• The day after Thanksgiving, my mom always prepares a leftover stuffing "brunch bake." • The recipe calls for five simple ingredients, including 2 cups of leftover stuffing. • I think it's the perfect warm, hearty meal to start the holiday season.

If your family traditions are anything like mine, Thanksgiving weekend serves as the official kickoff to the holiday season.

Every year, 18 of us gather to enjoy a classic feast, including everything from Italian staples like cavatelli with homemade tomato sauce and meatballs, to turkey, sweet potato casserole, and my personal favorite: sausage-cranberry stuffing.

The best part about our stuffing is that it has a second life as the star ingredient in my mom's leftover stuffing "brunch bake."

Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or want

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