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November 26, 2015, 2:54 AM

In this image taken on Oct. 2, 2012, plain Jane turkey and gravy, cheesy stuffing, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet and sour glazed carrots, and green beans are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Your stomach is full, and so is the fridge — with all of your Thanksgiving leftovers. If you’re not into reheating the same-old spread, we have some clever ways you can repurpose what’s left of your turkey, stuffing, pie and more. Click the arrows to the right to navigate through the gallery.  (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Popover-style breakfast treats make good use of the Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator as seen here in this Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 photo. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Thanksgiving popovers  Popover-style breakfast treats make good use of the Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (AP/Larry Crowe)
AP/Larry Crowe
This photo taken Nov. 4, 2009 shows a fried potato pancake Don't just reheat that bowl of leftover mashed potatoes day after day this year. Fried potato pancakes made from that Thanksgiving leftover, with a little cheese and bacon added, gives you an entirely new and satisfying taste. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Fried Potato Pancake  Martha Stewart knows how to put those leftover mashed potatoes to good use. She mixes them with egg and Parmesan, seasons them with salt and plops them into a skillet to make fried potato pancakes.  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe
Smoothies "apple pie" with nuts and cinnamon.
Pie Shakes  There’s even a way to use up leftover pie slices. The Kitchn threw leftover pie, ice cream, milk, vanilla and cinnamon into a blender, and the results are too good to believe. (Thinkstock) Get the recipe here. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/Mariana_Romaniv)
Getty Images/iStockphoto/Mariana_Romaniv
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Thanksgiving Fritters with sauce made from cranberry sauce and tomato salsa are seen in this Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 photo. Every year Thanksgiving leftovers need a home and these fritters are just the place for them. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Thanksgiving Fritters  Thanksgiving fritters with sauce made from cranberry sauce and tomato salsa. Every year Thanksgiving leftovers need a home and these fritters are just the place for them. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (AP/LARRY CROWE)
AP/LARRY CROWE
A cheesy baked lentils, rice and turkey casserole is seen in this Sept. 21, 2010 photo. Satisfy your appetite with healthy, protein rich ingredients and you may be on your way to losing weight. This casserole is full of low-fat proteins that will fill you up, not out. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Turkey Casserole  Did you overdo it a bit on the Thanksgiving eating? Make this cheesy baked lentils, rice and turkey casserole. It will satisfy your appetite with healthy, protein rich ingredients. This casserole is full of low-fat proteins that will fill you up, not out. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe
Shredded Turkey and Arugula Caesar Salad With Grilled Croutons is seen in this Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 photo. If you are looking for a lighter take on Thanksgiving leftover meals try this Shredded Turkey and Arugula Caesar Salad With Grilled Croutons. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Shredded Turkey and Arugula Caesar Salad With Grilled Croutons If you are looking for a lighter take on Thanksgiving leftover meals, try this salad, made with leftover shredded turkey. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe
Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie Giada De Laurentiis turns her leftovers into a variation on a Shepherd’s Pie. Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Turkey Hash is seen in this Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 photo. When looking for ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers don't forget breakfast. This Turkey Hash is perfect for a weekend morning after the big holiday. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Turkey Hash When looking for ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers don’t forget breakfast. This turkey hash is perfect for a weekend morning after the big holiday. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe
This photo taken Nov. 4, 2009 shows that by nestling stuffing in portobello mushroom caps and baking you have a new take on classic Thanksgiving leftovers. Top with Parmesan once out of the oven. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Stuffing Stuffed Mushrooms  By nestling stuffing in portobello mushroom caps and baking you have a new take on classic Thanksgiving leftovers. Top with Parmesan once out of the oven. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Leftover Turkey Curry with Cranberry Chutney is seen in this Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 photo. Take your classically American leftovers and look to India with this dish. The turkey recipe can also be made as a soup that is perfect for cold fall days. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Leftover Turkey Curry with Cranberry Chutney Take your classically American leftovers and look to India with this dish. The turkey recipe can also be made as a soup that is perfect for cold fall days. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Larry Crowe
Homemade Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey Sandwich
Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey Sandwich  Of course, the Thanksgiving leftover sandwich is a favorite among many. Whether you stack your favorites on bread and eat it cold, or grill your sandwich up in a panini press, you can’t go wrong. Best bet: Layer some lettuce, turkey, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce between two slices of bread. (Thinkstock)
Thinkstock
** FOR USE WITH AP WEEKLY FEATURES ** Try going old school this year with your Thanksgiving leftovers with a Mashed Potato and Turkey Soup. The compilmentary flavors of the leftovers blend well in this creamy soup. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Mashed Potato and Turkey Soup The complimentary flavors of the leftovers blend well in this creamy soup. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/LARRY CROWE)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/LARRY CROWE
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Quick Chicken Pot Pies are seen in this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 photo. Individual ramekins filled with your favorite comfort food will be a hit at your holiday party. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Turkey Pot Pie  Have company staying with you throughout the holiday weekend? This dish is perfect to make for a warm and comforting next-day dinner — plus it uses up some of your leftover turkey and vegetables. (AP Larry Crowe) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/LARRY CROWE)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/LARRY CROWE
This Sept. 19, 2011 photo shows chard and sun-dried tomato frittata in Concord, N.H. For this recipe, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are a better choice than fresh. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Turkey Frittata There’s no better way to wake up on Friday morning, after Thanksgiving, than with a warm and hearty turkey frittata. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Get the recipe here. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)
ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead

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Emeril’s Turkey Casserole Emeril Lagasse gives new life to your turkey in this cheesy casserole. Get the recipe here.   (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)
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In this image taken on Oct. 2, 2012, plain Jane turkey and gravy, cheesy stuffing, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet and sour glazed carrots, and green beans are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Popover-style breakfast treats make good use of the Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator as seen here in this Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 photo. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
This photo taken Nov. 4, 2009 shows a fried potato pancake Don't just reheat that bowl of leftover mashed potatoes day after day this year. Fried potato pancakes made from that Thanksgiving leftover, with a little cheese and bacon added, gives you an entirely new and satisfying taste. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Smoothies "apple pie" with nuts and cinnamon.
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Thanksgiving Fritters with sauce made from cranberry sauce and tomato salsa are seen in this Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 photo. Every year Thanksgiving leftovers need a home and these fritters are just the place for them. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
A cheesy baked lentils, rice and turkey casserole is seen in this Sept. 21, 2010 photo. Satisfy your appetite with healthy, protein rich ingredients and you may be on your way to losing weight. This casserole is full of low-fat proteins that will fill you up, not out. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Shredded Turkey and Arugula Caesar Salad With Grilled Croutons is seen in this Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 photo. If you are looking for a lighter take on Thanksgiving leftover meals try this Shredded Turkey and Arugula Caesar Salad With Grilled Croutons. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Turkey Hash is seen in this Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 photo. When looking for ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers don't forget breakfast. This Turkey Hash is perfect for a weekend morning after the big holiday. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
This photo taken Nov. 4, 2009 shows that by nestling stuffing in portobello mushroom caps and baking you have a new take on classic Thanksgiving leftovers. Top with Parmesan once out of the oven. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Leftover Turkey Curry with Cranberry Chutney is seen in this Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 photo. Take your classically American leftovers and look to India with this dish. The turkey recipe can also be made as a soup that is perfect for cold fall days. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Homemade Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey Sandwich
** FOR USE WITH AP WEEKLY FEATURES ** Try going old school this year with your Thanksgiving leftovers with a Mashed Potato and Turkey Soup. The compilmentary flavors of the leftovers blend well in this creamy soup. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Quick Chicken Pot Pies are seen in this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 photo. Individual ramekins filled with your favorite comfort food will be a hit at your holiday party. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
This Sept. 19, 2011 photo shows chard and sun-dried tomato frittata in Concord, N.H. For this recipe, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are a better choice than fresh. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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