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Holiday Leftovers Wreath Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Transform your holiday leftovers into a festive and delicious Holiday Leftovers Wreath. This creative recipe layers mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, mozzarella cheese, and cranberry sauce inside a golden crescent roll wreath, served with warm gravy for dipping. Perfect for a cozy, comforting meal that brings new life to your holiday favorites.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cans crescent rolls (8 oz. each)

Fillings

  • 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (200g)
  • 1 cup leftover stuffing (200g)
  • 1½ cups leftover turkey, chopped (215g)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (100g)
  • ¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce (90g)

Finishing

  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 cup leftover gravy (8 oz.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Gather all your leftover ingredients and cans of crescent rolls. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a large sheet tray or pizza stone inside to heat up while you assemble the wreath.
  2. Set Up Parchment and Guide: Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a cutting board. Place a small bowl about 5 inches in diameter in the center of the paper to help shape the wreath.
  3. Arrange Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent dough and position the thicker ends around the bowl, overlapping the bottoms to form a starburst pattern. Adjust to evenly space the dough pieces.
  4. Remove Bowl and Seal Dough: Carefully take away the bowl and press down the overlapping dough ends to create a smooth, flat base surface for the fillings.
  5. Add Mashed Potatoes: Evenly spread the leftover mashed potatoes along the wider ends of the crescent rolls, covering the base layer.
  6. Layer Stuffing and Turkey: Add a layer of leftover stuffing over the mashed potatoes, followed by an even layer of chopped leftover turkey.
  7. Sprinkle Cheese and Add Cranberry Sauce: Generously sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top of the turkey, then carefully spoon the cranberry sauce over the cheese to finish the filling.
  8. Fold Crescent Points Over Filling: Gently fold the pointed ends of the crescent rolls over the filling, tucking and overlapping at the center to form a sealed wreath shape.
  9. Brush with Egg Wash: Using a pastry brush, coat the crescent dough evenly with the whisked egg to ensure a golden, glossy crust when baked.
  10. Bake the Wreath: Remove the preheated sheet tray or pizza stone from the oven with oven mitts. Transfer the parchment paper with the wreath onto the hot tray and return to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the wreath is beautifully golden brown.
  11. Cool and Serve: Take the wreath out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Reheat the leftover gravy and serve it in a small bowl placed in the center of the wreath for dipping. Enjoy your festive leftover feast!

Notes

  • Ensure leftover turkey is fully cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces before assembling.
  • The crescent roll dough should be slightly overlapped to seal fillings securely and prevent leaks during baking.
  • Use a bowl size of about 5 inches diameter for even wreath shape; adjust dough placement accordingly.
  • Reheat gravy gently on stove or microwave before serving for best flavor.
  • This recipe serves 6 and pairs well with fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/holiday-leftovers-wreath-recipe/