20+ Leftover Turkey Recipes
20+ Leftover Turkey Recipes – for when Thanksgiving is over and you have a surplus of 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 big list of Recipes for Leftover Turkey is the perfect solution!
From sandwiches and casseroles, to turkey soup and the requisite pot pie, this list has 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 recipe for 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? These are a fun way to use up leftover turkey!
3. Green Chile Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey tetrazzini but extra! With mushrooms, onion, garlic, and multiple types of 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
Looking for a way to reinvent leftover turkey? Nachos! These delicious layered nachos are topped with black beans, turkey, and 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, and 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, and the requisite egg for the ultimate homemade fried rice!
10. Turkey Noodle Casserole
Talk about delicious comfort food, this turkey noodle casserole will be a family favorite in no time. Made with noodles, veggies, and 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! Garnish with chopped celery, sliced scallions, and blue cheese crumbles!
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 biscuit 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, and leftover turkey before being baked in the oven.
15. Keto Turkey Casserole
If you’re looking for a low-carb option to use up leftover turkey, this casserole 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, and chunks of fresh vegetables! This will warm you up in the coldest of winter!
17. Crockpot Turkey Tetrazzini
A creamy casserole made completely in a slow cooker? Sign me up! This classic dish is simplified by using leftover turkey and cooking everything, including the noodles, in the slow cooker!
18. Turkey Patties
These inventive recipe for leftover turkey combines turkey that’s been through the food processor with Greek yogurt, onion, breadcrumbs, and seasonings before shaped into patties and cooked until golden. Pan fry and air fryer recipes included.
19. Turkey & Avocado Tortas with Chipotle Aioli
If you’re feeling like something new, take your tastebuds to Mexico with this turkey torta. Leftover turkey, avocado, cheese, and fresh veggies get piled on a roll slathered with chipotle aioli. A great way to use up that turkey!
20. Easy Air Fryer Leftover Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
All the flavors you love from Thanksgiving dinner, but in a delicious, crispy egg roll! What a clever way to use your air fryer AND 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 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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