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Feed the whole family for the rest of Thanksgiving weekend with these recipes
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Feed the whole family for the rest of Thanksgiving weekend with these recipes

Thanksgiving can turn you into one big ball of stress, especially if you are hosting family through the weekend. After slaving away to make the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, you then have to figure out how to feed everyone over the next few days! But fear not – putting food on the table after Turkey Day is actually quite simple when you use your leftovers to make lasagna or casserole. Here are 17 options that you can give your whole family over Thanksgiving weekend.

 
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Turkey tetrazzini

Turkey tetrazzini
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Turkey takes on a whole other level with mushrooms, cheese and garlic. This is a great way to stretch even the smallest amount of Thanksgiving leftovers. The Pioneer Woman has a proven version always pleases.

To get the recipe click here.

 
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Leftover lasagna

Leftover lasagna
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This is the simplest way to get rid of all that extra turkey, gravy, stuffing, whatever. The mix of flavors gives you all the goodness of the Turkey Day meal in one slice of lasagna, without the hassle of slaving away in the kitchen again.

Click here to check out the recipe for leftover lasagna.

 
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Turkey noodle casserole

Turkey noodle casserole
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Love tuna noodle casserole? It's even better when filled out with the richness of Thanksgiving leftovers – a little goes a long way once stretched with noodles. 

Click here for a recipe for Thanksgiving leftover noodle casserole from Who Need's a Cape. 

 
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Sausage stuffing casserole

Sausage stuffing casserole
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Give the turkey a rest and reach for some sausage, which cooks up on the stove in just a couple minutes. Throw it into a casserole dish with your leftover stuffing and voila! You have a dish the whole family will eat over Turkey Day weekend.

Click here to check out the recipe for sausage stuffing casserole.

 
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Turkey cheese breakfast casserole

Turkey cheese breakfast casserole
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Hooray, your Thanksgiving leftovers can be made into breakfast! Add that leftover turkey to eggs and everyone's choice of cheese, and you have a hearty and flavorful breakfast/brunch option.

Click here to check out the recipe for turkey cheese breakfast casserole.

 
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Cranberry apple crisp

Cranberry apple crisp
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Stuck with too much cranberry sauce? This sweet bake will help you use it all up in a delicious way. You can even make this as your Turkey Day dessert, and then serve the leftovers as breakfast with coffee over the weekend.

Click here to check out the recipe for cranberry apple crisp.

 
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Squash casserole

Squash casserole
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Squash is a great side on Thanksgiving day, but may not survive long in the tupperware in the back of your fridge. Instead, throw it into a tasty casserole while everyone else is doing their Black Friday shopping, and you'll have a lunch and dinner option to use well into the weekend.

Click here to check out the recipe for squash casserole.

 
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Pumpkin chili

Pumpkin chili
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Take the excess from making your pumpkin pie and throw it all in the slow-cooker! Add some savory ingredients and let it sit during the day while everyone is watching football. By the two minute warning, you'll have a hearty chili the whole family will enjoy.

Click here to check out the recipe for pumpkin chili.

 
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Lasagna alla bolognese

Lasagna alla bolognese
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Tired of turkey and need a crowd-pleasing dish that won't take too much time? A traditional lasagna is easy to make, and can feed everyone.

Click here to check out the recipe for lasagna alla Bolognese.

 
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Stuffing casserole

Stuffing casserole
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Stuffing can be tricky to conserve if you don't eat it all up on Thanksgiving Day. But putting it back into that baking dish and adding a couple of ingredients you probably already have in the house, you can ensure that everyone will want to enjoy this traditional side for a few extra days.

Click here to check out a selection of recipes for leftover stuffing casserole.

 
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Turkey cranberry bake

Turkey cranberry bake
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Turkey and cranberry go hand in hand, even when Thanksgiving has passed. Layer them together in a casserole dish for a meal so simultaneously sweet and savory that your family may consider having a slice for breakfast.

Click here to check out the recipe for turkey cranberry bake.

 
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Sweet potato bake

Sweet potato bake
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Want to make a dish for Turkey Day that can last throughout the weekend? An ooey-gooey sweet potato dish does the trick. Offering everyone just a slice of this decadent dish on Thanksgiving ensures you'll have leftovers to serve over the weekend.

Click here to check out the recipe for sweet potato bake.

 
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Broccoli cheese casserole

Broccoli cheese casserole
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When it's cold outside, a good broccoli and cheese combo can warm everybody right up. What's great is that this dish can also last a couple of days too! Consider this as a side on Turkey Day instead of the usual green bean fare, then dole out the leftovers as the weekend roles along.

Click here to check out the recipe for broccoli cheese casserole.

 
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Creamy spinach bake

Creamy spinach bake
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Cream-based casseroles are a common go-to on Turkey Day, leaving little room for any vegetables. Balance out the heaviness of this dish by adding a lot of spinach – it actually makes the bake much tastier.

Click here to check out the recipe for spinach bake.

 
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Sausage apple cake

Sausage apple cake
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Buy too many apples to make pie, and afraid most of them are going to go bad? Slice them up and throw them in with some sausage. The mix of sweet and savory makes this bake an instant crowd-pleaser.

Click here to check out the recipe for sausage apple bake.

 
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Turkey white bean chili

Turkey white bean chili
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Keep that turkey alive by throwing it in the slow-cooker and adding a few extra ingredients. This chili is hearty and packs a different punch than the Thanksgiving Day fare, so nobody will get tired of eating it as the holiday weekend draws to a close.

Click here to check out the recipe for turkey white bean chili.

 
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Pumpkin bake

Pumpkin bake
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If you love pumpkin pie and want to keep it alive for just a couple more days, whip up this bake for your family. Everyone can enjoy the flavor of the holiday staple without you having to slave away making another pie. Heck, this may replace pie at the Thanksgiving table all together!

Click here to check out the recipe for pumpkin bake.

Chelena Goldman grew up on a street where the boys played street hockey and yelling at baseball and football over the radio was a standard -- making life as a sports geek the perfect fit. She believes in dominance on the blue line, good red wine, and the theory that you can never be too overdressed for any occasion. You can find her gabbing away on Twitter at @ChelenaGoldman.

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