20+ Leftover Turkey Recipes
20+ Leftover Turkey Recipes – for when Thanksgiving is over and you have leftover turkey to use up! This list includes comforting soups, savory casseroles, and creative turkey recipes you need to check out!
20+ Leftover Turkey Recipes
One or two days after Thanksgiving one question is asked in households all across America, “What am I going to do with all this turkey?”
Thanksgiving leftovers are excellent for one, maybe two days. After that, you start to crave something different.
This collection of Leftover Turkey Recipes is the perfect solution!
From sandwiches and casseroles, to turkey soup and the requisite pot pie, there’s a plethora of wonderful options to choose from.
Now let’s transform that extra turkey into something totally different and delicious!
1. Instant Pot Turkey Soup
Chock full of veggies, this healthy turkey soup is a great way to use up leftover meat! Instant Pot and stovetop instructions are included!
2. Havarti Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Who can resist mini sandwiches filled with Havarti cheese, turkey, and cranberry sauce in buttery slider rolls?
3. Green Chile Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey tetrazzini but extra! With mushrooms, onion, garlic, and green chile peppers, this cheesy, creamy casserole is exploding with flavor!
4. Leftover Turkey Curry with Coconut Milk
Craving a flavorful turkey curry that is ready in only 20 minutes? This easy, one-pot recipe made with curry paste and coconut milk is just that!
5. Lazy Turkey Salad
A recipe the whole family will love, turkey salad! This simple dish comes together in no time and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
6. Leftover Turkey Nachos
These delicious layered nachos are topped with black beans, turkey & cheese before being baked in the oven to crispy perfection. Top with salsa and sliced jalapeno!
7. Turkey Soup Recipe
Made with turkey, barley, and lots of veggies, this hearty, healthy soup is just what you need after indulging in the holidays!
8. Turkey Pesto Sandwich
A delicious turkey sandwich made with a homemade basil mayo, cheese & roasted red bell peppers is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey for a light meal!
9. Leftover Turkey Fried Rice
Based on the recipe from Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, this version uses leftover turkey, fresh vegetables, frozen peas & the requisite egg for the ultimate fried rice!
10. Turkey Noodle Casserole
This turkey noodle casserole will be a family favorite in no time. Made with noodles, veggies & leftover turkey all in a decadent cream sauce!
11. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the cozy comfort food we all need at the end of November! This hearty soup is as healthy as it is delicious!
12. Buffalo Chicken/Turkey Enchilada Casserole
This fabulous recipe takes all the flavors you love about Buffalo chicken wings and incorporates them into a cheesy, creamy, enchilada-style casserole. Excellent with either chicken or turkey!
13. Leftover Turkey Pot Pie (with Bisquick)
A classic for good reason! Pot pies are the perfect way to use up leftover turkey! This recipe makes the topping super easy with some boxed Bisquick mix!
14. Turkey Turnovers
These turkey turnovers are a great way to transform leftover turkey into something totally new. Pie crust dough is filled with a delicious filling made with bacon, cheese & leftover turkey.
15. Keto Turkey Casserole
If you’re looking for a low-carb option to use up leftover turkey, this is it! Spaghetti squash replaces noodles in this homemade, cheesy, keto turkey casserole!
16. Leftover Turkey Soup
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of homemade turkey soup made with chopped turkey, wide noodles & chunks of fresh vegetables! This will warm you up in winter!
17. Crockpot Turkey Tetrazzini
A creamy casserole made completely in a slow cooker? Sign me up! This classic dish uses leftover turkey and cooks everything, including the noodles, in the slow cooker!
18. Turkey Patties
These patties combine turkey, Greek yogurt, onion, breadcrumbs & seasonings that are shaped, then cooked until golden. Pan fry and air fryer recipes included.
19. Turkey & Avocado Tortas with Chipotle Aioli
Take your tastebuds to Mexico with this turkey torta, where leftover turkey, avocado, cheese & fresh veggies get piled on a roll slathered with chipotle aioli.
20. Easy Air Fryer Leftover Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
All the flavors you love from Thanksgiving, but in a delicious, crispy egg roll! What a clever way to use up leftover turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes!
FAQ about leftover turkey
How long is leftover turkey good for?
Leftover turkey can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Can you freeze leftover turkey?
Yes. Leftover turkey can be frozen in freezer-safe containers. For the best quality, use within 3-4 months.
How do you keep leftover turkey moist?
Reheat turkey with a little broth or gravy to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.
I hope you enjoyed reading this list of 20+ Leftover Turkey Recipes and were able to find some new recipes to try!
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