By David Cohen
By the Saturday or Sunday following Thanksgiving, after a more than a couple of cranberry-topped turkey sandwiches and a big pot of turkey soup, I’m ready to be done with Thanksgiving for another year. But, what about all those potatoes, stuffing and roast vegetables that always seem to be the last things to go?
Crisp it, cheese it and put an egg on it I say! Any gravy left, even better. If not, a handful of pickled jalapenos or spoonful of kimchi never hurt.
Heat a bit of oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Once hot, spread the leftovers evenly over the bottom of the pan, being sure to chop up any of the larger pieces first and maybe forgo the creamed spinach. Be patient, give them time to crisp up, if there’s a lot of butter in the mashed potatoes it may take a bit longer than usual.
As soon as they’re golden and crispy, flip in sections and brown for another few minutes. Top with a generous pile of shredded cheddar or other mild cheese and then turn down the heat and cover.
While the cheese is melting, fry or poach your eggs in another pan. Just before the eggs are done, plate your crispy cheesy leftovers and top with the eggs.
Now, Thanksgiving 2020 is officially over.