15 Delicious Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Every year after Thanksgiving, I find myself staring at a fridge full of leftovers—turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more—wondering how many sandwiches I can really eat before getting bored.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the holiday classics, but I also love finding fun, creative ways to give them new life. That’s when the real kitchen magic happens!

From hearty casseroles and comforting soups to savory breakfast ideas and even a few unexpected twists, Thanksgiving leftovers can easily become meals you’ll look forward to just as much as the big feast itself.

That’s why I’ve rounded up 15 delicious Thanksgiving leftover recipes that will help you waste less, enjoy more, and keep the holiday flavors going strong.

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Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
A leftover turkey recipe for shepherd’s pie to use turkey leftovers, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and more from Thanksgiving dinner.
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2
Empanadas ~ Turkey Leftover Recipe
Empanadas ~ Turkey Leftover Recipe
Make empanadas after Thanksgiving. Use this as a turkey leftover recipe, and add ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, or dressing/stuffing, and more.
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Turkey Thai Curry {Perfect for Leftover Turkey} - Simply Stacie
Turkey Thai Curry {Perfect for Leftover Turkey} – Simply Stacie
Turkey Thai Curry is a great way to use leftover turkey! This weeknight meal is a 20-minute dish with the flavors of an all-day simmer.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Gravy Balls - The Healthy Epicurean
Thanksgiving Leftovers Gravy Balls – The Healthy Epicurean
Thanksgiving Leftovers Gravy Balls: Turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes wrapped together in a ball with gravy for dipping.
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Leftover Turkey Nachos
Leftover Turkey Nachos
Are you looking for leftover turkey ideas? Look no further than Leftover Turkey Nachos. These are our Thanksgiving turkey nachos and they are an easy,
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Easy Leftover Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables
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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Delicious Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
Delicious Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
Need to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers? Definitely make these Thanksgiving Egg Rolls! They are delicious and such a fun finger food, and go great with gravy dipping sauce!
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Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole
Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole
Leftover turkey casserole is one of the easiest ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers! It has layers of stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey and vegetables
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Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Turkey meat from Thanksgiving or Christmas roast dinner.
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10
Turkey Quinoa Soup - Through The Fibro Fog
Turkey Quinoa Soup – Through The Fibro Fog
This turkey quinoa soup is packed with healthy ingredients, and makes for a flavourful and hearty gluten free lunch or light dinner.
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Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese
Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese
This easy cranberry brie grilled cheese is the perfect way to use leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving!
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Turkey Sliders
Turkey Sliders
These leftover Turkey Sliders are the perfect way to keep Thanksgiving leftovers exciting. They make a quick and easy dinner, and the cranberry sauce, Asiago cheese, and chopped thyme take these little sandwiches to the next level.
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Cinnamon Roll Waffles With Maple Cranberry Sauce
Cinnamon Roll Waffles With Maple Cranberry Sauce
These Cinnamon Roll Waffles With Maple Cranberry Sauce are the perfect balance between breakfast foods and desserts! A sweet and tart treat!
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Turkey Pasta Salad (without Mayo) - Through The Fibro Fog
Turkey Pasta Salad (without Mayo) – Through The Fibro Fog
This turkey pasta salad is packed with fresh tasty ingredients, and perfect as a side salad with BBQ food, or for summer picnics.
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Old Fashioned Ham and Beans Soup with Ham Hock
Old Fashioned Ham and Beans Soup with Ham Hock
Are you looking for an easy ham and beans with leftover ham? This old fashioned ham and beans with ham hock and leftover ham recipe is for you! This soup uses a 15 bean soup mix to yield a delicious ham hock and beans recipe! Use this recipe for leftover ham after Easter or leftover Thanksgiving ham or Christmas ham! Overall, the ingredients in a 15-bean soup may vary depending on the recipe, but the key component is a blend of dried beans. For our recipe, we are obviously adding in an extra protein (and flavor boost) of ham. Ingredients
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