25 Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes

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These 25 Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes are the perfect options for using up that extra turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Leftover turkey can be a big problem when you no longer have a giant holiday crowd to help you eat it (check out my top Thanksgiving recipes here). You could just freeze any leftover turkey to save for future meals, or you could try some of these awesome leftover turkey recipes to help you make sure that nothing goes to waste!

    There are so many creative ways to use leftover turkey – you can turn your leftovers into everything from turkey soup to pot pies, casserole, chili, pasta and more.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long is leftover turkey good for?

    Leftover turkey is good for about 5 days, as long as you store it in the fridge in airtight containers. If you plan on storing it for longer than that, I’d freeze it.

    Can you freeze it?

    If you can't use up that leftover turkey within 5 days, then you can always freeze it in glass containers with lids or in Ziploc bags for up to 3 months. Make sure you defrost in the fridge overnight or sprinkle some water over top and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes from frozen when reheating.

    Can it be eaten cold?

    You definitely can eat your turkey leftovers, but there are so many other ways you can cook with it! Check out some of my favourite recipes below so you don’t get stuck eating boring, cold turkey for days after Thanksgiving.

    Turkey Leftover Recipes

    This round-up of leftover turkey recipes will help give you some holiday leftover ideas so that you never have to worry about too much food ever again.

    Mini chicken pot pies

    Mini Turkey Pot Pies via The Girl on Bloor

    Best Ever Turkey Tetrazzini

    Easy Stovetop Turkey Tetrazzini via The Girl on Bloor

    Leftover thanksgiving casserole

    Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole via Life Tastes Good

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars via The Girl on Bloor

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Loaded Turkey Panini via Pinch of Yum

    Leftover turkey harvest cobb salad

    Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad via Skinnytaste

    leftover turkey nachos

    Leftover Turkey Nachos via Bless Her Heart Yall

    leftover turkey chili

    Leftover Turkey Chili via Salt & Lavender

    thanksgiving leftover pizza

    Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza via The Stay at Home Chef

    chicken wild rice soup

    Chicken Wild Rice Soup via The Girl on Bloor (sub in leftover turkey for chicken)

    crockpot chicken and rice casserole

    Crockpot Chicken and Rice via The Girl on Bloor (sub in leftover turkey for chicken)

    turkey shepherd's pie

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd's Pie via Culinary Ginger

    turkey enchiladas

    Turkey Enchiladas via Creme de la Crumb

    Leftover turkey bombs

    Leftover Turkey Bombs via Carlsbad Cravings

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Leftover Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Noodles via Kids Eats by Shanai

    turkey crescent rolls

    Turkey, Cranberry and Brie Crescent Braid via Spicy Southern Kitchen

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Leftover Turkey Detox Soup via Sweet Peas and Saffron

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Leftover Turkey Pasta via Salt and Lavender

    Chipotle cranberry turkey sliders

    Cranberry Chipotle Turkey Sliders via Carlsbad Cravings

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Sundried Tomato Turkey Roll Ups via Fit Foodie Finds

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Turkey Lasagna via Ambitious Kitchen

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Vietnamese-Inspired Turkey Noodle Soup via Pinch of Yum

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Caprese Spaghetti Squash via The Girl on Bloor (use leftover turkey instead of cooking up fresh chicken)

    Instant Pot Mini Chicken Curry Pot Pies

    Mini Chicken Curry Pot Pies via The Girl on Bloor (sub in turkey for chicken!)

    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Baked Turkey Tettrazini via She Wears Many Hats

    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

    Use up any leftover pumpkin puree with this Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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    25 Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes

    These 25 Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes are the perfect options for using up that extra turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 573kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked leftover turkey
    • 1 bag frozen fries
    • 2 cups leftover veggies peas, carrots, corn, brussels sprouts, etc
    • 1 cup cheese curds
    • 2 cups leftover gravy

    Optional toppings

    • 2 tbsp Leftover cranberry sauce
    • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 F. Add fries to a parchment-lined baking sheet in one even layer. Bake for 10 minutes each side.
    • When fries are mostly cooked through, top with leftover turkey, veggies, cheese curds and gravy. Bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
    • Remove from oven, top with cranberry sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4638IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3mg

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