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25 Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes

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Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Don’t let them go to waste!

With our curated list of 25 leftover Thanksgiving recipes you can turn traditional holiday remnants into delightful and exciting dishes.

From rich, comforting casseroles to inventive twists like sushi-inspired turkey rolls, there’s a recipe here to satisfy every palate.

Whether you’re craving a cozy meal or looking to try something completely different, our collection offers creative ways to repurpose your Thanksgiving favorites.

Dive in and discover new favorites that make the most of your holiday leftovers!

1. Delicious Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe

Rich and creamy Leftover Turkey Curry garnished with fresh cilantro, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers.

A delightful Turkey Curry that takes just 30 minutes to make.

This easy, one-pot meal makes a quick and comforting weeknight dinner favorite for the whole family.

2. Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

A delicious slice of Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie served on a plate, showcasing layers of mashed potatoes, turkey, carrots, and peas. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs, highlighting its homemade appeal and making it an ideal easy weeknight dinner or potluck recipe.

A comforting Shepherd’s Pie, combining turkey and mashed potatoes in a savory pie that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

3. Leftover Creamy Turkey Casserole

Close-up of a leftover turkey casserole in a white baking dish, featuring a crispy breadcrumb topping and garnished with fresh parsley.

This Leftover Creamy Turkey Casserole is a creamy, comforting meal that’s ideal for family dinners or potlucks.

It’s a simple and satisfying way to repurpose your turkey.

4. Leftover Turkey Potato Soup

A close-up of a bowl of leftover turkey potato soup, featuring tender turkey pieces, diced potatoes, and carrots in a flavorful broth, garnished with fresh rosemary and black pepper.

This Leftover Turkey Potato Soup makes an easy weeknight dinner.

It’s a healthy soup that’s perfect for meal prep and makes for a comforting meal during the fall.

Plus, it’s a great potluck recipe and a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner ideas.

5. Leftover Turkey Sliders

Close-up of a Leftover Turkey Slider featuring tender turkey, cranberry sauce, and a golden sweet roll topped with a buttery Dijon mustard, garlic, and onion drizzle.

Thanksgiving Sliders are the ultimate weeknight dinner and perfect for meal prep.

These make a comforting meal that’s ideal for family dinners, potlucks, and more.

Think of them as a make-ahead meal that fits seamlessly into your holiday dinner ideas.

6. Turkey Tetrazzini

A creamy Turkey Tetrazzini casserole fresh from the oven, topped with golden cheese and sprinkled with chopped parsley, showcasing a comforting and delicious way to use leftover turkey.

A creamy, comforting and delicious pasta casserole from leftover turkey.

With a mix of peas, cheese, and a creamy sauce, it’s an ideal recipe for revamping your holiday leftovers.

7. The Ultimate Turkey Salad Recipe

A hearty turkey salad sandwich on whole grain bread, stacked with generous layers of turkey salad mixed with cranberries, nuts, and celery, adorned with lettuce and sprinkled with oats, ready for a refreshing meal.

A vibrant and delicious Turkey Salad with a lightened-up dressing.

8. Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas

Golden-baked empanadas filled with leftover turkey and vegetables, one split open to reveal the savory filling, served on a ceramic plate with fresh parsley for garnish.

These tasty Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas are a perfect, easy snack paired with gravy or cranberry sauce.

9. Southern-Style Creamed Turkey

A comforting bowl of Southern-style creamed turkey served over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley, embodying a hearty leftover dish.

Try a Southern-style Creamed Turkey for a comforting dish that pairs leftover turkey with creamy milk gravy. Serve it over noodles, rice, or toast for a down-home comfort meal that’s both simple and satisfying.

10. Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells

Baked stuffed shells filled with turkey and cheese, topped with breadcrumbs and parsley, served in a white baking dish for a comforting leftover meal.

Put a fun twist on your leftovers with Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells.

This dish incorporates turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cheese, packed into jumbo pasta shells for a delightful post-Thanksgiving meal.

11. Thanksgiving Leftover Balls

Crispy deep-fried Thanksgiving leftover balls cut open to reveal a stuffing and turkey filling, served with gravy and garnished with parsley.

These crunchy Thanksgiving Leftover Balls feature turkey, dressing, and Parmesan, all dipped in panko and perfect for dipping into gravy.

12. Turkey Mole Enchiladas

Baked turkey mole enchiladas topped with crumbled cheese, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro, offering a Mexican-inspired twist on leftover turkey.

Turn your leftover turkey into a delicious Mexican dish with Turkey Mole Enchiladas. This recipe is versatile, allowing the use of turkey, chicken, pork, or beef, wrapped in flavorful mole sauce.

13. Thanksgiving Pizza

A savory Thanksgiving pizza topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, stuffing, and sprinkled with fresh herbs, showcasing a creative way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.

Combine all your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers on a puff pastry crust to create a unique Thanksgiving Pizza. This dish is a fun and tasty way to enjoy turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more in one go.

14. Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

A stack of crispy golden mashed potato pancakes served on a white plate, topped with a dollop of sour cream and garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary, a delicious way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes.

Leftover mashed potatoes find new life as crispy, creamy Mashed Potato Pancakes. These pancakes are an easy, delicious way to repurpose your Thanksgiving sides into a tasty snack or side dish.

15. Turkey Pot Pie

A slice of Turkey Pot Pie on a plate, showing layers of flaky pie crust filled with creamy turkey and vegetable mixture, epitomizing a comforting leftover dish.

A classic comfort dish, ideal for using up leftover turkey.

This hearty meal combines turkey with veggies in a savory filling, encased in a flaky pie crust.

16. Thanksgiving Crescent Ring

A golden-baked Thanksgiving Crescent Ring sliced open to reveal stuffed turkey, cranberry, and stuffing, served with gravy, ideal for repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers.

The Thanksgiving Crescent Ring is a creative and easy way to use up your holiday leftovers, wrapping them in crescent roll dough for a festive and tasty meal or snack.

17. New England Turkey Chowder

A rustic bowl of New England Turkey Chowder, rich and creamy with chunks of turkey and potato, sprinkled with fresh thyme, perfect for cold weather.

A comforting bowl of New England Turkey Chowder, a creamy soup that turns leftover turkey into a warm and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days.

18. Turkey Thai Curry

A vibrant bowl of Turkey Thai Curry, rich with the flavors of red and yellow bell peppers, garnished with fresh cilantro, served alongside a bowl of fluffy white rice and lime wedges, perfect for a zesty transformation of leftover turkey.

Spice up your leftover turkey with a flavorful Turkey Thai Curry. This quick and savory dish infuses red and green peppers, lemongrass, and rich Thai curry paste, offering a delicious departure from traditional leftovers.

19. Creamy Leftover Turkey Curry with Coconut Milk

A dish of Leftover Turkey Curry served over rice, garnished with green herbs and spices, providing a spicy and creamy way to reuse holiday turkey.

A Creamy Leftover Turkey Curry, an easy dish that combines rich coconut milk and aromatic spices to rejuvenate your Thanksgiving turkey into an exotic meal.

20. Leftover Stuffing Muffins

Muffin tins filled with Leftover Stuffing Muffins topped with shredded cheese, a creative and easy way to repurpose Thanksgiving stuffing.

Turn your Thanksgiving stuffing into fun and easy Leftover Stuffing Muffins.

These muffins offer a novel way to enjoy one of your favorite holiday sides all over again.

21. Thanksgiving Sandwich

A hearty Thanksgiving sandwich packed with layers of roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes, topped with fresh spinach, all between two slices of toasted bread, a delicious way to enjoy holiday leftovers.

The quintessential Thanksgiving sandwich, loaded with all the holiday staples like turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

This no-cook, customizable sandwich is perfect for relaxing after the big day, using robust sourdough to hold all your favorite leftovers.

22. Easy Turkey Noodle Soup

A bowl of Turkey Pho featuring slices of turkey, fresh herbs, lime, and rice noodles in a clear broth, perfect for a light post-Thanksgiving meal.

This Turkey Pho is a light yet flavor-packed noodle soup perfect for repurposing your leftover turkey.

It’s easy to make with common ingredients and delivers a heartwarming meal that’s ideal for post-holiday relaxation.

23. Turkey, Brie And Cranberry Mustard Panini

A grilled Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Mustard Panini cut in half, displaying the melted cheese and cranberry sauce peeking out, perfect for a gourmet leftover meal.

A gourmet panini with brie and a homemade cranberry mustard.

This panini is a delicious twist on traditional holiday flavors, ideal for a relaxed meal as you wind down from the festivities.

24. Homemade Turkey Stock Recipe

A pot of simmering Homemade Turkey Stock with turkey bones, carrots, celery, and herbs, a foundational recipe for flavorful soups and stews.

Make the most of your turkey carcass by creating a rich, flavorful Homemade Turkey Stock.

This stock is perfect for soups and sauces, capturing the essence of your holiday meal to enjoy throughout the winter.

25. Waffled Cranberry Cream Cheese Leftover Turkey Sandwiches

A gourmet Thanksgiving sandwich made with waffled bread, filled with layers of sliced turkey, vibrant cranberry sauce, fresh arugula, and rich cream cheese, dusted with powdered sugar, served alongside a bowl of cranberries.

These Waffled Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches combine sweet and savory flavors with a unique waffled texture, providing a delightful twist on traditional leftover creations.

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