Simple Thanksgiving leftovers recipe that uses everything from the feast

This simple Thanksgiving leftovers recipe ensures no food is wasted.

Looking for a simple Thanksgiving leftovers recipe? From turkey to vegetables to even that pie for dessert, the holiday feast was delicious. Even with a micro meal, many people have Thanksgiving leftovers. Since food should not be wasted, what will you make with those Thanksgiving leftovers?

Many people have a variety of recipes that use Thanksgiving leftovers. From a simple turkey quesadilla to the always popular turkey tetrazzini, transforming turkey into a new meal is easy. But, if you want to use more than just turkey, which recipe can help clean out the fridge.

Recently, Claybourne Elder, Broadway star and face of Dash kitchen appliances, shared a simple Thanksgiving leftover recipe. Using the Dash Mini Pie Maker, this Leftover Turkey Pot Pie goes from Thanksgiving leftovers to a new meal in a matter of minutes. From mashed potatoes to even that bowl of gravy, no food goes to waste.

Here’s how to make Elder’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie.

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

1. Preheat the Dash Mini Pie Maker

2. Use the included crust cutter to cut a bottom and top crust.

3. Press the bottom (fluted) crust into the maker then fill with leftover goodies: turkey, peas, mashed potatoes, stuffing…don’t forget the gravy.

4. Put on the top crust then brush with egg.

Cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown.

This Thanksgiving leftover recipe is so simple that even a teenager could make it on his own. More importantly, everyone can customize this recipe to his liking. Whether you want to skip the green beans or add more stuffing, everyone can have their own custom dinner. That idea could keep the family peace around the dinner table.

Thinking about this simple Thanksgiving leftovers recipe, the idea can work beyond just this particular holiday meal. The individual pot pie could be the perfect way to use a variety of leftovers. From ham during the holidays to just that extra hamburger that didn’t get eaten over the weekend, everything just tastes better in a little mini pie.

If you don’t have a Dash Mini Pie maker, the holidays could be the perfect time to purchase one. The retails for under $20 at various retailers.

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