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I\u2019m always looking for new ways to use up my family\u2019s Thanksgiving leftovers that aren\u2019t tired or boring\u2026especially since preparing Thanksgiving dinner is basically the Olympics of home cooking and, let me be honest, I want out of the kitchen after the holiday! These easy, budget-friendly Thanksgiving Potato Skins are perfect for game day, or any time when you don\u2019t want to change out of your sweatpants to go to the grocery store during the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Potato Skins<\/h2>\n

After the holiday, my fridge always looks like a Tupperware graveyard. These stuffed potato skins are one of my favorite ways to use up all those bits and pieces before they get forgotten in the back. They\u2019re packed with all the best Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey, stuffing<\/a>, and cranberry sauce, and somehow they taste like a brand-new meal. I love how flexible they are, too, and how they\u2019re a fun change of pace when you can\u2019t face another leftover turkey sandwich<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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  1. I use small Russet potatoes for these Thanksgiving leftovers potato skins.<\/strong> If you go with larger potatoes, they\u2019ll need extra baking time\u2014keep checking until they\u2019re fork-tender. And when you\u2019re scooping out the flesh, make sure to leave a small border around the edges and bottom. This gives your potato skins the structure they need to hold all the delicious filling without falling apart.<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t have leftover turkey?<\/strong> You can also use pulled chicken<\/a>, diced baked ham<\/a>, leftover roast beef, or any veggie meat alternative you\u2019ve got.<\/li>\n
  3. Get creative with what\u2019s taking up space in your fridge! <\/strong>I would totally dice up leftover green bean casserole<\/a>, roasted vegetables, or other Thanksgiving favorites into small pieces and fold them in with the turkey. I\u2019ve shared even more ideas for things to add after the step-by-step photos below!<\/li>\n
  4. Give your oven a break and try making these potato skins in the air fryer.<\/strong> Make air fryer baked potatoes<\/a> at 400\u00b0F for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until fork-tender. Then, once you\u2019ve assembled your stuffed potato skins, pop them back in the air fryer just until the cheese melts and everything\u2019s heated through (about 5-8 minutes).<\/li>\n
  5. Make them ahead. <\/strong>Bake and scoop out the potatoes, then store the empty skins and mash in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just assemble them with the filling, add the cranberry sauce and cheese, and bake until heated through (you may need to add a few extra minutes since they\u2019re starting cold).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Thanksgiving Potato Skins<\/h2>\n

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    Turn your holiday leftovers into something new with these easy Thanksgiving Potato Skins. Stuffed with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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