7 Easy Leftover Turkey Recipes Grandma Would Approve

Transform Thanksgiving leftovers into mouthwatering meals! Discover 7 easy leftover turkey recipes Grandma would love—simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!

From hearty casseroles to warming soups, these grandma-approved leftover turkey recipes are guaranteed to repurpose your leftovers and turn them into a whole new meal.

Turkey Tetrazzini

With this turkey tetrazzini recipe, you won’t have to worry about cooking a big meal after Thanksgiving. The recipe combines leftover turkey with a rich casserole filling made of cream of mushroom and chicken soup. It’s hearty, filling, and an excellent way to make another few meals from the leftover turkey.

Get the recipe: Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Pot Pie

Swap in the turkey for chicken in this play on the classic pot pie recipe. The cream sauce gives another flavor boost to your leftover turkey for a fresh take on leftover meals.

Get the recipe: Turkey Pot Pie

Leftover Turkey Casserole

You will want to make sure you have leftover turkey on Thanksgiving so that you can make this leftover turkey casserole. The leftover turkey combines with veggies, a creamy sauce, and egg noodles to make a meal that the whole family will love.

Get the recipe: Leftover Turkey Casserole

Turkey Soup

You’ll want to save the whole turkey — yes, the carcass, too — for this leftover turkey soup recipe. The homemade stock from the bones of the turkey gives an extra layer of flavor. I like to make a big batch of this turkey soup and freeze it so I can enjoy it all winter long.

Get the recipe: Turkey Soup

Leftover Turkey Sandwich

It wouldn’t be the Friday after Thanksgiving if lunch weren’t a leftover turkey sandwich. Our take on the classic leftover sandwich puts all the best side dishes of the night into one tasty bite.

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Extend the holiday menu a little longer by transforming your leftover turkey into a slow cooker turkey and stuffing casserole. This dish is so tasty that you’ll want to make it year-round. One bite, and you’ll see why turkey and stuffing are the perfect Thanksgiving pairing.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Turkey Casserole

Give your turkey a makeover and turn it into a turkey casserole. This casserole leaves behind the classic Thanksgiving flavors and fills the baking dish with red sauce, cheese, and pasta to make a hearty dish.

Get the recipe: Turkey Casserole