Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Bake Recipe
This Thanksgiving leftovers recipe is my new favorite way to use up all those delicious side dishes you made for the big event in a way that’s completely new and incredibly good. No boring leftovers here!
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon cut into pieces*
- 2-3 cups leftover mashed potatoes any kind
- 2 cups leftover cooked vegetables roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or avocado oil
- Herbs Greek yogurt, and hot sauce, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Turn the oven broiler on and position an oven rack about 6 inches from the top.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy.
- While bacon is cooking, combine mashed potatoes and chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove cooked bacon from the pan and add it to the mashed potato mixture. Mix to combine. Remove all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pan.
- Add mashed potato mixture to the hot pan, spreading it into an even layer. Let it cook, undisturbed, for 5-7 minutes to let the bottom get nicely browned and crispy.
- Remove from heat and use a fork to scrape the top of the potatoes up a bit, creating a fluffy crosshatch texture. Brush the top of the potatoes with butter or oil. Place the pan under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, until the top is browned to your liking.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of herbs, a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and a bit of hot sauce.
Notes
If you prefer not to use bacon, just be sure to add about a tablespoon of avocado oil to the pan before adding the mashed potato mixture.
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