We've all been there. It's the weekend after thanksgiving and the mountain of leftovers is as daunting as ever, but you cringe at the thought of yet another turkey sandwich. Enter the thanksgiving dumpling. It not only makes leftovers feel exciting anddare we say itcrave-worthydumpling making is a fun hands-on activity for the whole family. While this recipe calls for stuffing, turkey, and green beans, feel free to mix and match from what's sitting inside your fridge. That can be mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables or even the remnants of grandma's sweet potato casserole. The amounts to use are also flexibletaste as you combine ingredients together and see if you need more or less of each. The only required addition for savory dumplings is chicken broth, which will help add moisture to the filling. Your leftovers will likely have enough flavor already, but feel free to add extra seasonings. Hot sauce can give your dumpling filling a nice kick or, as we've done here, grate some ginger into cranberry sauce to create a zingy dip. The beauty of dumplingsthanksgiving inspired or notare the endless possibilities.
