Leftover cranberry sauce is one of those things that always seems to be sitting in the fridge after a holiday meal. Instead of letting it go to waste, you can turn it into easy breakfasts, quick snacks, or simple dinner add-ins. These ideas use everyday ingredients, take only a few minutes, and help you get the most out of what you already have on hand.
Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Chewy oats meet leftover cranberry sauce and aromatic vanilla for a breakfast or dessert bar that’s sweet, tart, and perfect with a morning coffee.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Soft slider buns filled with turkey, melty cheese, and a generous helping of cranberry sauce make an easy, satisfying way to transform leftovers into a crowd-pleasing sandwich.
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Orange Cranberry Meatballs
Meatballs glazed with leftover cranberry sauce add a sweet, tangy twist to ordinary meatballs, and they work well as party bites or for a weeknight dinner, served over mashed potatoes.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Flaky puff pastry rolled with cream cheese and cranberry sauce, baked into crisp pinwheels that are perfect for snacks or holiday platters.
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Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
Smooth whipped feta topped with leftover cranberry sauce makes a creamy and bright dip that pairs well with crackers or toasted bread.
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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
Turkey, Swiss cheese, and a quick cranberry mayo are all wrapped in tortillas to make an easy lunch or snack. Perfect for using leftovers!
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Brie Cranberry Bites
Puff pastry cups filled with brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce are baked for a simple appetizer that disappears fast.
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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins
Leftover cranberry sauce mixed into muffin batter adds moisture and a tart fruity flavor that works for breakfast or snacks. Best with homemade, whole berry cranberry sauce.
Get the recipe: Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins
Cranberry Cream Cheese Turkey Sandwiches
Turn your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce into a warm waffled sandwich with fresh greens and cream cheese, for a quick lunch or dinner that tastes way better than it should.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Cream Cheese Turkey Sandwiches
Cranberry Sweet Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
Swirl leftover cranberry sauce into sweet roll dough to make a soft, jammy treat with a tart twist on classic cinnamon rolls that tastes like a cozy holiday breakfast.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Sweet Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
