Thanksgiving Burger (Leftover Stuffing Patties)
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This easy Thanksgiving burger recipe features delicious patties made from leftover stuffing! It’s like having the entire Thanksgiving feast between buns.
What if we can get all our holiday favorites in a sandwich?
From the flavorful stuffing mixture and mashed potatoes to the green bean casserole and gravy, no leftover goes to waste in this vegetarian black bean burger recipe.
The patties are so tasty and hearty, you might end up craving this Thanksgiving meal hack all year!
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Speaking of black beans, make the most out of them with vegan recipes. You’ll be surprised by how delicious vegan black bean burgers and black bean sweet potato baked burritos are!
Why You’ll Love This Thanksgiving Burger Recipe
- This Thanksgiving burger recipe is a great and easy way to use up your holiday leftovers! Leftovers never tasted this good.
- The leftover stuffing patties are vegetarian but as satisfying as meat patties. They’re moist, packed with flavor, and have the best hearty texture.
- There are many ways to serve these Thanksgiving leftover patties! Go beyond buns and eat the patties in lettuce wraps, or use them crumbled as a meat substitute in stuffed bell peppers and mushrooms.
Ingredients And Substitutions
For the leftover stuffing patties:
Black beans – The base for these vegetarian Thanksgiving burger patties. Don’t forget to drain and rinse the canned beans beforehand to remove excess sodium!
Red bell pepper – The sweetness of red bell pepper is perfect for these meaty stuffing patties, but you can use any color of bell pepper.
White onion and garlic – To amp up the flavor of the leftover veggie patties. You can also add herbs like chives and parsley for depth of flavor.
Egg – Binds everything together. Scroll down for a vegan substitute!
Chili powder, cumin, and salt – Spice up your vegetarian burgers! In addition to this trio, you can add cayenne to give the patties an extra kick.
Leftover vegetarian stuffing – Check out our vegan stuffing recipe that features mushrooms!
For assembly:
Leftover mashed potatoes and green bean casserole – It’s only fitting for this epic burger to have leftover mashed potatoes and green bean casserole as its fixings.
Vegetarian gravy – Our sauce for the Thanksgiving leftover patties is a smother of leftover gravy. But if you’re a fan of cranberry sauce, go ahead—it’ll be just as tasty!
Burger buns – Feel free to think outside the bun! You can use sourdough sandwich bread or ditch the bread and enjoy the Thanksgiving stuffing burger patties with street corn salad or cobb salad on the side.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Get the Leftover Stuffing Patties to Form
Make sure the black beans are mashed well for a cohesive mixture. You can also chill the burger mixture in the fridge so it’s firmer and easier to handle.
Bake Your Thanksgiving Burger Patties
Another way to cook the stuffing patties is to bake them in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes on each side.
Storage Tips
Transfer your Thanksgiving leftover patties to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the patties for up to 2 months.
Leftover Stuffing Patties Recipe FAQs
What to make with leftover black beans?
Got leftover black beans? Use them in a 7-layer bean dip, enchilada casserole, or, for something new, brownies! Yes, black bean brownies are a thing, and they’re a must-try.
What to do with leftover veggie patties?
You can crumble the burgers up and use them in 3-bean chili, potato soup, or even omelet!
Can I make leftover stuffing patties without the egg?
The egg is crucial in this vegetarian burger recipe because it acts as a binder. However, you can substitute it with a flax egg to make vegan burger patties!
Can I use a boxed stuffing mix for this Thanksgiving burger recipe?
We haven’t tried this recipe with a boxed stuffing mix, but it might be worth a shot. It’ll be like substituting bread crumbs in regular burger patties with a boxed stuffing mix!
Why are my stuffing burgers not cooking in the middle?
Check your pan’s heat level and ensure it’s on medium. If it’s too high, the patty may brown too quickly outside but still be undercooked in the middle.
More Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
- Mom’s Green Bean Casserole
- Vegan Roast
- Healthy Mini Pecan Pie Bites
- Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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Thanksgiving Burger
Ingredients
For the leftover stuffing patties:
- 2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 white onion, sliced into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup leftover vegetarian stuffing
Instructions
- Add the black beans to a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. You can also mash them in a bowl using a fork.
- Next, add the red bell pepper, onions, and garlic and process to form a paste.
- Transfer the black bean mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the egg, seasonings, and leftover Thanksgiving stuffing.
- Mix the ingredients with your hands until well incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into patties, around 1/3 cup each.
- Fry the patties on a non-stick griddle over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until brown. Flip and cook the other side.
- To assemble, stack your bun with a vegetarian patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
- Finally, top with another bun, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the black beans are mashed well for a cohesive mixture. You can also chill the burger mixture in the fridge so it’s firmer and easier to handle.
- Another way to cook the stuffing patties is to bake them in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes on each side.
- Transfer your Thanksgiving leftover patties to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the patties for up to 2 months.
That burger is ultra-delicious and simple at the same time! Thanks for having a section for vegetarians!!! Skipping the egg though 🙂
I’m so glad you liked this one! It’s a hit around here too – in fact I don’t make it with egg anymore either. Just use a flax egg (1T ground flax + 3T water) to bind it all together, and you’ll be good. In fact, this whole site it full of vegetarian and vegan recipes that you can check out!
Enjoy!