Cranberry sauce is a holiday table staple. Whether canned or made from scratch, it’s a necessity alongside roast turkey. But since a little goes a long way, there are typically leftovers. Don’t toss that extra cranberry sauce, though. From quesadillas to cheesecake, it can be used in an assortment of recipes. If you’re wondering what recipes to make with extra cranberry sauce, try one of these eight recipes.
Cranberry Sweet Hot Wings By Noreen
"This is one of my own recipes I created. I bring them to a lot of parties. You can make them as hot or not as hot if you want. They taste awesome either way. No one would ever guess what ingredients are used." - Nor
Cranberry Banana Tea Loaf
"This delicious and moist banana bread will make a wonderful gift at the holidays ... if you don't eat it all first. This bread is not overly sweet. We loved the cranberry/banana combination. The tart cranberries add a pop of flavor you don't always get with banana bread." - The Kitchen Crew
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
"These stuffed crescent rolls will be fantastic served at a holiday meal. As you bite into the croissant, warm cream cheese and cranberry sauce ooze from the center. They'd be a lovely light dessert, a treat for breakfast, or delicious alongside the meal itself." - The Kitchen Crew
Cranberry and Brie Turkey Quesadillas with Avocado and Candied Jalapenos
"A jalapeno cranberry roast turkey quesadilla with plenty of melted brie cheese!" - Kevin
Cran-Apple BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich
"A recipe from Thanksgiving Day leftovers. I try not to waste anything. So, this is a different sandwich I came up with using cranberry sauce, applesauce, turkey, and gravy. Even leftover dinner rolls can be used to make sliders." - Lisa
Cranberry Pear Cake
"This is a light a delicious cake that is transformed into an irresistible holiday delight. This was delightfully eaten after dinner today and enjoyed by all. The sweet and tangy cranberry and the hint of orange went perfectly together with the pears." - Pat
Cranberry Roast Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
"Cranberry sauce is used in this dish with ground ginger and the chicken is layered on top of the sweet potatoes. Makes a nice meal." - Carol