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These delicious Thanksgiving Stuffed Potato Skins are quick and full of flavor!

Wondering what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers? These Thanksgiving Stuffed Potato Skins are the perfect unique way to use up all those leftovers.  Potato skins stuffed with potato, stuffing, turkey and cheese get topped with cranberry sauce and scallions.  These are a great way to use up leftovers when you are tired of sandwiches.

There is nothing I love more than Thanksgiving dinner!  I love how all the dishes go so well together!  This is one meal where it is okay if everything is touching. I always make extra Thanksgiving dinner just so I can have plenty of leftovers.  We always have plenty of sandwiches out of the leftovers.  Thick sandwiches stacked high with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and a little mashed potato.  The flavors just go so well together. I saw you could take all those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers and make potato skins out of them and I was sold. 

These make for a delicious and quick lunch or dinner.  I know potato skins don’t always sound like they will be fast and easy but I promise this is a really quick recipe and once you make them the first time you will be making them again and again!

I use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce in these potato skins. Everything gets stuffed into potato skins with a little cheese and baked. All your favorite thanksgiving food in one delicious bite. These thanksgiving leftover potato skins are a perfect way to use up those holiday leftovers.

I love that you can customize these how you like.  You can add any Thanksgiving leftovers you have.  Throw some green bean casserole in there!  You can totally make these to your family’s taste. 

These can also be made in the air fryer if you like.  These turkey potato skins are the most delicious way to use those delicious leftovers.  The juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, savory stuffing and tangy cranberry work so well in these potato skins.

These are always a hit and a perfect new way to use up those leftovers besides sandwiches.  You could use leftover gravy for dipping. I love this thanksgiving twist on potato skins.

So next time you are looking for a different way to use up that turkey dinner just make these Thanksgiving Stuffed Potato Skins.  I promise everyone will love them. 

RECIPE FAQS

Can I use any Thanksgiving leftovers?

You can! Add that green bean casserole in there, leftovers veggies, ham, corn casserole, anything goes!

Can I add any cheese?

Sure you can!  Swiss, mozzarella, cheddar and even pepperjack are all delicious in this.

What should I serve this with?

I like to serve this with leftover cranberry sauce and turkey gravy for dipping.

How can I air fry these?

Just prepare them as above but pop them in the air fryer for about 8 minutes at 350.  Air fryers do vary so make sure you are checking yours.

Ingredients for these thanksgiving leftovers potato skins

• Baking potatoes- Any size russet potatoes you prefer will work. 
• Sharp white cheddar- You can use any cheese you prefer.
• Thanksgiving turkey–  You can use any leftover turkey you have, light or dark meat works great. 
• Leftover mashed potatoes – You could use sweet potatoes for the potato mixture if that’s what you like. 
• Leftover cranberry sauce –  Homemade, jellied or whole berry sauce are perfect here. 
• Leftover stuffing – This adds such great holiday flavor to these egg rolls.
• Leftover gravy – For dipping!
• Scallions- Green onions add a great pop of color and flavor.

How to make Thanksgiving Potato Skins

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. 
3. Scoop out the inside of the potato but leave a little so it’s stable. 
4. Place the potato skins on a baking tray.
5. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper.
6. In a large mixing bowl combine the mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey.
7. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the 6 skins.
8. Sprinkle with the cheese.
9. Bake on a baking sheet for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Top with the cranberry sauce.
11. Sprinkle with the scallions.
12. Serve!
13. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Gather your ingredients.

Make your filling.

Scoop out your potatoes.

Fill the potatoes and top with cheese.

Bake and top with cranberry sauce and scallions.

Serve! 

Want more Easy Thanksgiving Recipes? Check these out!

• Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Roast

• Loaded Cornbread Casserole

• Cranberry Pepper Jelly DIp
• Spiced Caramel Apple Poke Cake
• Slow Cooker Pineapple Cranberry Ham
• Oven Sweet Potato Fries
  

  Thanksgiving Stuffed Potato Skins

  Yield: 6

  Prep Time: 10 minutes

  Cook Time: 30 minutes

  Total Time: 40 minutes

  Wondering what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers? These Thanksgiving Stuffed Potato Skins are the perfect unique way to use up all those leftovers.  Potato skins stuffed with potato, stuffing, turkey and cheese get topped with cranberry sauce and scallions.  These are a great way to use up leftovers when you are tired of sandwiches.

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  Ingredients

  • 6 baking potatoes, baked
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes or potatoes from the baked potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • Scallions

  Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  1. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. 
  2. Scoop out the inside of the potato but leave a little so it's stable. 
  3. Place the potato skins on a baking tray.
  4. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl combine the mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the 6 skins.
  7. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Top with the cranberry sauce.
  10. Sprinkle with the scallions.
  11. Serve!

  Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • You can use any Thanksgiving leftovers you have, add green bean casserole or corn casserole to this. 
  • Sweet potatoes also work great for this recipe!

  Nutrition Information:

  Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
  Amount Per Serving: Calories: 521Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 597mgCarbohydrates: 77gFiber: 7gSugar: 12gProtein: 21g