15 Leftover Turkey Recipes to Make after Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and turkey go hand in hand. Don’t forget the stuffing, mashed potatoes and dinner rolls. But, at the end of dinner, when everything is cleaned up and put away you’ll be asking yourself what to do with all the leftover turkey. Casseroles are just one of the ways to utilize leftover turkey.
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But — how often are you left with a lot of turkey after the dinner is done? Yes! It’s a natural result of cooking such a large meat.
Don’t fret, though, cause you can put that leftover turkey to work for your family meals. Turkey is such a versatile meat. Whether you need a quick and easy lunch or a soothing cool weather soup these savory recipes will hit the spot.
Here are 15 Leftover Turkey Recipes that will make your mouth happy and keep your family well-fed.
15 Leftover Turkey Recipes
Thanksgiving Turkey Quesadilla from Bites of Wellness gives you all the flavors you love about Thanksgiving in one hand-held scrumptious bite.
Whenever you have leftover meat a good option is a Shepherd’s pie. Plus after a holiday a Turkey Shepherd’s Pie from Platter Talk will allow you to use up ingredients as well, such as mashed potatoes.
Using the Instant Pot makes it easy to cook a day or two later. And, this Instant Pot Turkey Wilde Rice Soup from Recipe This is both simple and full of flavor.
We often use beef or chicken to make chili, but using turkey for your protein is both smart and healthy. This 30 Minute Leftover Turkey and Hatch Chile White Chili Soup from Fearless Dining is a yummy after holiday meal.
Kale and Butternut Squash Turkey Soup from Taste and See makes for a healthy lunch on a cold late autumn day.
You’ll love the classic flavors of this Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole from The Kitchen is My Playground.
Tetrazzini Casserole With Leftover Turkey from Dancing through the Rain is a classic turkey casserole that is both scrumptious and timeless.
Turkey Cranberry Grilled Sandwich with Orange Tarragon Mustard from The Spice Train is packed with yummy flavors that is a great dinner idea for a Saturday evening quick fix.
Use up your leftover sweet potatoes with this Turkey Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Biscuits from Wholefully.
Another great soup idea is Wild Rice and Broccoli Soup from These Old Cookbooks.
When you head back to work, or school the Ultimate Turkey Sandwich from Bless this Mess will be gobbled up quickly.
This Leftover Turkey Salad Panini Sandwich with Cranberries and Pecans from Home Cooking Memories is a tasty treat that will make your mouth happy.
You’re family will be thrilled to find Southwest Turkey Wrap Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy in their lunch box for school lunch or work or if you are schooling at home.
This 30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup from Heidi’s Home Cooking is a recipe which uses chicken. But, it would be a simple switch out of proteins to use your leftover turkey instead.
Turkey casserole is an appetizing dinner. Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole Recipe With Mayonnaise from Wholesome Yum is a healthy casserole packed with yummy flavors.
Goodness! I’m looking at that list and thinking a shepherd’s pie sounds oh, so, satisfying right about now!
Tell me, what fantastically tasty things do you make with your leftover Turkey? I’d love to know.
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4 Comments
Chrysa
You compiled a great list! Thanks for including my Southwest Turkey Wrap recipe. I shared your post across social media.
Renee
Thanks Chrysa! 🙂
Blessings of Peace, Renée
Holly
So much deliciousness here! Can’t wait for Thanksgiving to be over so I can make all these yummy recipes! LOL Thanks for including Taste And See!
Renee
I know… that turkey sandwich, I can just imagine it on Friday for lunch!