(BPT) - Thanksgiving is a celebration of food and family, usually providing a feast that can feed many more people than you can fit around your table. The result? Plenty of leftovers in the fridge! But do you really want to eat the same Thanksgiving meal for the next three days?

To help you make the most of these ingredients, private chef and culinary creator Keegan McManus offers simple tips that any home cook can use for elevating leftovers and turning them into entirely new meals, with the help of Maple Hill's 100% grass-fed organic dairy, from small family farms.

"To avoid leftover fatigue, the key is finding ways to change the texture, format or flavor profile of those ingredients, so that the next dish seems completely different," said Chef Keegan. "One of my favorite ways to do that is with premium dairy, like Maple Hill's 100% grass-fed organic Greek yogurt or whole milk, which can help modify a dish into something completely new."

Maple Hill produces 100% grass-fed organic milk, kefir, butter and yogurt procured from small family farms. From day one, the brand has been committed to regenerative agriculture practices designed to create quality products that support healthy soil, vibrant pastures and the cows that graze them. The result is dairy that's rich, creamy and versatile - the quality that you need when giving your Thanksgiving leftovers new life.

Here's how you can reinvent common leftovers from Thanksgiving or any other meal during this busy holiday season with Maple Hill's premium dairy:

1. From creamy to crispy

You won't even recognize your mashed potatoes after you transform their texture. You can easily create crispy potato waffles or savory potato cakes to serve for breakfast, brunch or dinner. For waffles, just blend mashed potatoes with eggs and a little flour to help them bind together, and season to taste. Remember to use plenty of cooking spray so your mashed potato waffles will be easy to take out of the waffle iron! Similarly, add flour and eggs to mashed potatoes to form potato cakes, then pan fry them in butter. Feel free to add your favorite cheese, onions or other savory elements you have on hand to make these potato cakes your own.

To elevate the flavor and texture of the potatoes, choose a high-quality, rich-tasting butter like 100% grass-fed organic butter from Maple Hill to pan fry your potato cakes.

2. From stuffing to stuffed

Just like with mashed potatoes, you can use your waffle iron to transform leftover bread stuffing (or dressing, as some call it) into a completely different dish with a beaten egg, 100% grass-fed organic milk and flour to help bind it. Then add a little minced turkey and gravy before pressing the stuffing mix in your waffle iron. Top your "stuffing waffle" with a fried egg or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a hearty meal, any time of day.

3. Creamy, dreamy turkey

You'll likely have plenty of turkey in the fridge, so consider heating up chopped turkey and combine with veggies and a dairy-based sauce for an easy second-day meal like a turkey-and-vegetable skillet or creamy turkey pot pie.

Use Maple Hill organic whole milk and organic butter to create a delicious cream sauce. A "roux" forms the base for your sauce: Heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat, add a tablespoon of flour and stir continuously for about a minute. Then slowly add about a cup of whole milk, constantly whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Stir and cook 3-5 minutes until smooth, then add seasoning to taste plus cheese, if desired.

Want an easy pot pie? Use a pre-made pie crust to top a skillet or baking dish full of creamy turkey and veggies, then bake at 375 degrees for about a half hour, or until the crust is golden brown.

4. Savory to sweet cranberries

Cranberry sauce is more versatile than you think and can be easily transformed into the perfect breakfast dish or deliciously simple dessert. Next-morning waffles or pancakes will be extra special thanks to a cranberry sauce topping, or you can add cranberry sauce to your favorite muffin or sweet bread recipe to create baked goods like cranberry-blueberry muffins or banana-cranberry bread.

Want an easy sweet treat? Simply swirl leftover cranberry sauce into tangy, organic Maple Hill Greek Yogurt and layer into a parfait dish, along with fruit like seasonal berries, granola and/or toasted nuts for a fun crunchy texture. Top with a drizzle of honey or dollop of whipped cream.

5. From supper to soup-er

Chilly fall days call for tasty soups. It's easy to thin out mashed potatoes with your favorite dairy products, like Maple Hill organic whole milk or Greek yogurt, to create a quick, rich and creamy potato soup. Get creative with whatever else you have in the fridge, like crisped-up ham or bacon bits, grated cheese, caramelized onions or mushrooms for extra bursts of texture and flavor. Top with diced fresh chives, scallions or herbs for a pop of color.

You can also turn leftover veggies into a creamy vegetable soup or frittata. Using a food processor, blender or immersion blender, blend roasted vegetables with whole milk for a soup base, or fold into an egg-based dish for a perfect brunch option.

"Thanksgiving leftovers can be exciting and satisfying, if you reimagine them into entirely new dishes," said Chef Keegan. "With a high-quality dairy option from small family farms like Maple Hill, you can really let your creativity shine as you make the most of the bounty in your refrigerator, and you'll be eating well for days to come!"

Find more recipe inspiration at MapleHill.com/recipes.