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By Jeanne Benedict
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 Top 5 Ways to Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers into Party Food 
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Unwind from Thanksgiving with the family by getting together with friends over the long holiday weekend. Lighten up leftovers by turning Thanksgiving food favorites into cool cocktail fare. Make over stuffing into Stuffed Mushrooms. Turn mashed sweet potatoes into Crisp Sweet Potato Ravioli. Add a Latin flair to turkey for Black Bean-Lime Turkey Cups, revamp cranberry sauce into chutney as a topping for White Chocolate-Covered Brie, and use a tablespoon of pumpkin pie to liven up a popular party dip!

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  1. Turn Leftover Stuffing into Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed mushrooms are always a big hit at parties. Simply replace the ingredient amount of bread or bread crumbs in your favorite stuffed mushroom recipe with leftover stuffing and prepare according to the instructions.

  2. Turn Leftover Cranberry Sauce into Cranberry Rosemary Chutney on White Chocolate Covered Brie

    This dish is full of bold flavors and the perfect way to jumpstart the holiday party season. For the recipe, check out our article Thanksgiving Leftovers Made Over.

  3. Turn Mashed Sweet Potatoes into Crisp Sweet Potato Ravioli

    Everyone loves a crisp little something at parties. This finger food idea turns a casserole of comfort food into a chic hors d’oeuvre. Read our article Thanksgiving Leftovers Made Over for the recipe.

  4. Turn Turkey into Black Bean-Lime Turkey Cups

    Boost the flavor of leftover turkey by giving it a Latin flair. Combine 1 cup of cooked, minced turkey with 1/2 cup canned black beans, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon turkey mixture into Tostito's Brand Corn Chip Scoops and serve.

  5. Turn Pumpkin Pie Filling into a Pumpkin Hummus with Pita Chips

    It doesn't get much easier than this! Scoop 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie filling right out of the pie sans crust. Mix the filling with 1 cup of prepared hummus and serve with pita triangles.



 

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