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A Definitive Ranking of Thanksgiving Leftovers

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Gettysburg chapter.

Thanksgiving dinner is a great meal for foodies of all types. But it doesn’t have to stop after the table is cleared!

Rolls

CARBS (aka one of the best parts of the holidays.) Dinner rolls are the best base for all leftover sandwiches.

Sweet Potatoes

Roasted with cinnamon? YES! Everyone needs a little sweetness during their main meal and sweet potatoes take care of this. They microwave well so you can keep enjoying them throughout the week.

Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy and buttery! Honestly, I love mashed potatoes any time of year but they are a key part of Thanksgiving dinner and they always reheat well. Be sure to add a little butter or milk to keep them soft when you heat them up!

Stuffing

I actually only recently discovered that I like stuffing but I’ll never go without it now. I totally get the hype. Reheated stuffing is to die for, especially when it gets a little bit crispy.

Pie

After Thanksgiving, my family eats pie for breakfast all week long. With so many variations and great recipes, it’s hard to get tired of. Plus, who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast?