Lunch ยท Dinner ยท Turkey
Thanksgiving Next-Day Bowls
Everyone builds a bowl from the leftovers: warm mashed potatoes or stuffing, turkey, a green vegetable, hot gravy and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
โฑ 25 min (10 min prep, 15 min cooking)
๐ฝ Serves 4 ยท 1 bowl
leftoversquick
ContainsMilk, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 cup Leftover stuffing or dressing
- 1 lb Cooked turkey (leftover), sliced or shredded
- 2 cup Frozen green beans, or leftover green beans or roasted vegetables
- 1 cup Turkey gravy
- ยฝ cup Cranberry sauce (canned)
- 2 cup Salad greens (bagged), for a fresh side (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
Youโll need: saucepan, microwave or covered skillet, food thermometer, 4 bowls.
- Bring the gravy to a rolling boil, then keep it warm over low heat.
- Reheat the potatoes, stuffing, turkey and green beans separately, covered, in the microwave or a covered skillet with a splash of broth or water, stirring once, until each reaches 165ยฐF.
- Set everything out and let each person fill a bowl: potatoes or stuffing on the bottom, then turkey and vegetables, gravy over the top and cranberry sauce on the side.
๐ก Safe temperaturesLeftovers, reheated 165ยฐF. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.
โบ LeftoversRefrigerate within 2 hours; eat within 3 to 4 days of the holiday dinner (USDA). Reheat to 165ยฐF.
๐ง With kidsKids love a build-your-own bar.
Grain bowl swapUse cooked rice, wild rice or quinoa as the base, with greens and a vinaigrette instead of gravy.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Thanksgiving dinner; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.