How to Turn Your Thanksgiving Leftovers into Killer Breakfast Creations
Because even the morning after deserves a little mystery…
Once the plates are cleared and the turkey coma fades, what’s left behind is a crime scene of casseroles, stuffing, and mystery containers in the fridge.
But don’t toss the evidence!
We’ve uncovered five killer ways to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious breakfast creations that will keep your crew full, happy, and out of trouble (for now…).
🥘 Turkey Breakfast Bake
The Morning After Mystery
Solve the case of “what’s for breakfast?” with this hearty all-in-one bake!
Leftovers used: Turkey, stuffing, veggies (optional)
🧩 You’ll Need:
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Leftover turkey (shredded or chopped)
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Stuffing or bread cubes
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Eggs
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Milk or cream
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Cheese (because cheese is never optional)
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Leftover veggies (green beans, corn, or roasted brussels sprouts make great suspects!)
🕵️ Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease your baking dish.
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Layer stuffing or bread on the bottom, then pile on turkey and veggies.
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Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together and pour over everything.
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Top with cheese and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and irresistible.
💡 CLUE: Drizzle with leftover gravy or cranberry sauce — it’s a breakfast guilty of being too good.
🍳 The “Anything Goes” Frittata
A Perfect Cover-Up for Every Leftover
Frittatas are like the best mysteries — no rules, no limits, and always satisfying.
Leftovers used: Turkey, veggies
🧩 You’ll Need:
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6–8 eggs
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Leftover turkey
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Roasted or sautéed veggies (sweet potatoes, spinach, green beans—anything goes!)
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Cheese (optional but highly recommended)
🕵️ Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Sauté leftovers in an oven-safe skillet until heated through.
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Pour in beaten eggs and sprinkle cheese.
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Cook on stove until edges set, then bake 8–10 minutes until top is firm and golden.
💡 CLUE: Slice it like a pie and serve warm — this dish covers all your tracks.
🥔 Mashed Potato Cakes of Deception
Soft Inside, Crispy Outside — A True Master of Disguise
Leftovers used: Mashed Potatoes
🧩 You’ll Need:
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2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
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1 egg
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½ cup shredded cheese
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¼ cup flour (more if needed)
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Salt, pepper, and optional green onions
🕵️ Instructions:
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Mix ingredients in a bowl until doughy.
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Form small patties and pan-fry in butter or oil until golden brown on both sides.
💡 CLUE: Serve with sour cream or cranberry sauce for a sweet twist on this savory suspect.
🧇 Stuffing Waffles
Breakfast Gets a New Alibi
Because your waffle maker deserves to be part of the mystery.
Leftovers Used: Stuffing
🧩 You’ll Need:
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2 cups leftover stuffing
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1–2 eggs (depending on moisture)
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A drizzle of broth or milk, if needed
🕵️ Instructions:
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Preheat and spray your waffle iron.
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Mix stuffing and eggs until it holds together. Add broth if dry.
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Scoop onto the waffle iron and cook until crispy and golden.
💡 CLUE: Top with a fried egg or drizzle of gravy — it’s the ultimate breakfast alibi.
🧁 Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins
Sweet Clues from the Crime Scene
Your leftover cranberry sauce takes the stand in this morning treat that’s sweet, tart, and totally redeeming.
Leftovers Used: Cranberry Sauce
🧩 You’ll Need:
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1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
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1 cup oats
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1 cup flour
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 egg
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½ cup milk
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¼ cup oil or melted butter
🕵️ Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin.
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Mix wet ingredients (including cranberry sauce) in one bowl, dry in another.
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Combine until just mixed, scoop into liners, and bake 20–25 minutes.
💡 CLUE: Perfect with coffee… or while plotting your next party.
🕵️♀️ Final Verdict
Don’t let those leftovers go to waste — repurpose them into criminally delicious breakfasts!
Whether you’re flying solo or hosting a post-holiday brunch for your family of suspects, these recipes are the perfect way to relive the flavor without repeating the same meal.
🕯️ From the Night of Mystery Family
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for you — our creative hosts, our brilliant detectives, and our party-loving community who make mystery magic happen all year long.
Here’s to full bellies, full hearts, and full guest lists.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Night of Mystery!
🦃💀 Now go solve the case of the missing leftovers… before someone else does!
👉 Now that Thanksgiving is over, don’t forget to check out our Christmas and New Years Mysteries and start planning today!
