Other than adding it to the annual Thanksgiving sandwich.

If like many of us, you turn to a Thanksgiving Sandwich as your method of choice to get rid of leftovers after vacationyou probably already know that there is a limit to the number turkey sandwiches that a person can eat in a week without losing their sanity.

There are plenty of suggestions for clever ways to use up excess turkey without having to throw it between two slices of bread, but the same is not true for bandage. Although it reheats well on its own, especially after a few days in the fridge, it’s just not the same.

With a little zhuzing though, you can turn leftover stuffing, pardon me, *dressing* (my Northern roots showing) into breakfastslunches and dinners that you actually want to eat.

Six Ways to Enjoy Leftover Dressing

If you’ve ever tried slathering it on sandwiches, turning dressing into “muffins,” or incorporating it into a casserole of Thanksgiving leftovers, these new techniques will be a welcome departure from the usual tactics.

Emboss it

Yes, you read that correctly. Remove the waffle iron. Prepare leftover dressing using the classic breakfast maker. Top the crunchy dressing with a fried egg, shredded cheese and a few dashes of hot sauce and you’ve got yourself a hearty no-waste breakfast the whole family can enjoy in the days after Thanksgiving.

Form it into patties

Associate editor Kaitlyn Yarborough swears by her grandmother’s tip for using leftover salad dressing: shape it into patties.

The technique couldn’t be simpler either. Simply rehydrate the cooked dressing with a little turkey broth, stirring until moist, then form into thin patties. Bake the patties on a baking sheet at 450°F until golden brown and crispy. Top with additional sauce, serve topped with an egg, or use the patties as the base of a eggs benedictinstead of English muffins.

Stuff mushrooms, squash or peppers

For a super easy post-Thanksgiving dinner, use leftover dressing as a topping for stuffed peppers, portobello mushrooms, zucchinisquash or other easy-to-cut vegetable. Top with cheese and bake until vegetable container is tender and dressing is heated through.

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How to Dress Hush Puppies

Mix leftover dressing (this is especially good with cornbread dressing) with enough egg to form a cohesive mixture that sticks well to itself. Divide the mixture into small balls and fry until golden brown. (You can coat the dough in breadcrumbs before frying, if you like.) Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or simply serve with leftover sauce and cranberry sauce.

Turn it into meatballs

You’re used to adding bread or breadcrumbs to meatball mixtures. Well, you can use leftover salad dressing in much the same way. Simply mix it into your meatball mixture as you would breadcrumbs, form the mixture into balls and cook as normal. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce on a bed of freshly cooked noodles and enjoy a well-deserved respite from the turkey.

Reuse it as croutons

Divide the leftover dressing into bite-sized pieces and spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss lightly with oil. Bake at 350°F until golden and crisp. If desired, you can add additional seasonings, such as garlic, rosemary, paprika or cayenne pepper.

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How to Store Leftover Dressing

According to the USDAleftovers should be placed in the refrigerator within two hours of serving (that is, you should not leave the dressing out for more than two hours at room temperature). Best practice is to divide the dressing into smaller portions, as larger quantities may take a long time to cool to a safe temperature (which can increase the growth of harmful bacteria), and place the portions in containers. airtight containers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days, or freeze them for longer storage.

How to Reheat Leftover Dressing

There are several ways to reheat leftover salad dressing. The fastest is certainly the microwave. Be sure to stir the dressing occasionally while reheating this way to ensure even cooking. You also heat the dressing on the stove or in the oven, and action can be added during reheating to ensure the dressing does not dry out. Regardless of how you choose to reheat leftovers, the USDA recommends reheating them to 165°F to be safe.

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