15 Festive Leftover Turkey Recipes
After the big Thanksgiving or Christmas feast, there’s one thing almost everyone ends up with — leftover turkey! But don’t just reheat and repeat — turn that extra bird into something fresh, festive, and delicious. These 15 leftover turkey recipes are full of cozy comfort and creative holiday flavor, making it easy to enjoy every last bite.
From turkey pot pie and creamy turkey soup to cheesy turkey casseroles, hearty sandwiches, and even turkey tacos, these dishes transform your leftovers into meals your family will actually look forward to. Each recipe is simple, satisfying, and perfect for making the most of your holiday feast without any extra fuss.
So, grab that leftover turkey, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create something festive, comforting, and totally crave-worthy!
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
This one dish Chicken Stuffing Casserole is creamy, flavorful, and ready in no time! Comfort food at its finest!
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Chicken Pot Pie Muffins
If you love Chicken Pot Pie, you’ll love these convenient Chicken Pot Pie Muffins! Kid friendly, flavorful, and quick to prepare!
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Turkey and Ham Lasagne
This creamy lasagne can be made with leftover roast turkey (or chicken) and ham – a delicious way to use up leftovers.
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Use Up Those Leftovers! Turkey Turnovers with Cranberry Sauce
If you have leftover turkey from the holidays or another occasion these Turkey Turnovers with Cranberry Sauce
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Turkey Mole
Turkey Mole is the best way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. This rich and decadent sauce when mixed with turkey is transformed into something simply amazing. rn
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Easy Cranberry Turkey Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Thanksgiving is here! It’s time to gobble till we wobble, right? While the traditional turkey dinner is a staple for many, why not switch it up this year with some tasty Thanksgiving sliders? These sliders are made with turkey, savory stuffing, and tangy cranberry sauce, all sandwiched between sweet and fluffy Hawaiian rolls. Cranberry turkey sliders with Hawaiian rolls are easy to make and perfect for serving at a casual Thanksgiving gathering or as leftover turkey sliders for lunch the day after. Ingredients for Turkey Cranberry Sliders 1 12-count package of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Leftover turkey or deli sliced turkey
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Easy Leftover Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables
Are you looking for a tasty leftover turkey recipe? If you love the comfort of the typical chicken noodle soup, this leftover turkey soup with egg noodles and vegetables will be right up your alley. Making Turkey Soup with Vegetables or Making Plain Turkey Noodles Soup What I love about this turkey noodle soup is how versatile it is. As you can see by the images, I have made this with fresh veggies. Other times, if I don’t have the veggies, I just make a plain Jane turkey noodle soup with the Amish egg noodles. This is a perfect pantry
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Autumn Salad Recipe with Turkey, Pear, and Gorgonzola – Make and Takes
This delicious autumn salad recipe is full of greens, including butter lettuce, pea shoots, and sorrel, with turkey, pear, and Gorgonzola.
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Leftover Turkey Soup
This Leftover Turkey Soup recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. Quick, easy and healthy.
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Leftover Turkey Pasta
This creamy one-pot orzo pasta recipe is great for using up leftover Thanksgiving/ Christmas turkey. It is quick, easy, delicious AND slimming friendly too!
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Turkey Spinach Lasagna Rolls – Use Your Leftovers
Skip the boring sandwich routine and use your Thanksgiving leftovers to create some delicious turkey spinach lasagna rolls.
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Leftover Turkey or Chicken Pesto Sliders
Use leftover turkey (or chicken) meat to create these moist and tasty pesto sliders the next day—a quick and easy lunch or appetizer tray.
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Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe | Drugstore Divas
If you’re looking for a way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey that’s not turkey sandwiches, make this Leftover Turkey Soup recipe.
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Cranberry Turkey Sliders – WonkyWonderful
These CRANBERRY TURKEY SLIDERS on Hawaiian rolls are perfect for the holidays, a little bite of Thanksgiving.
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CRANBERRY PECAN TURKEY SALAD + WonkyWonderful
This Turkey Salad Recipe is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. A fresh and flavorful combination.
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