Leftover Thanksgiving Breakfast Fry-Up Recipe

Name: Leftover Thanksgiving Breakfast Fry-Up
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons butter, divided; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 1/2 cup cubed (or shredded) cooked turkey; 1/2 cup leftover stuffing/dressing (the cubed, bready kind works best); 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 egg; salt and pepper; cholula hot sauce; chopped chives; red or green salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In a small skillet, heat 3 teaspoons butter over medium high heat.
2
Combine mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing and cheese in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper if needed. Smoosh (technical term) it all together and form it into a somewhat flat circular shape.
3
When the butter is hot, place the leftover mash in the center of the frying pan and flatten it out so that you have good leftover-to-butter contact. Fry for 3-5 minutes or until the mashed potatoes are nice and crispy. Flip. Don't worry if it doesn't stay in one piece, you can pat it back in place.
4
After you flip your mash, hollow out a big enough hole in the center to hold an egg. Drop a dab more butter in the hole then crack the egg into the center. Season the egg with salt and pepper.
5
Cook until the egg is done to your liking. I recommend still runny so that you can have delicious yolk to mush about with the rest of the fry, but this is your breakfast so it's dealer's choice.
6
Slide the whole lot onto a plate. Top generously with Cholula and chopped chives. If you wanted to throw some salsa on top, it would definitely not suck.

212

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons butter, divided, 1 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup cubed (or shredded) cooked turkey, 1/2 cup leftover stuffing/dressing (the cubed, bready kind works best), and more.

Yes, Leftover Thanksgiving Breakfast Fry-Up falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Leftover Thanksgiving Breakfast Fry-Up

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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