Find a way to use all that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving with these 7 Grandma-approved leftover turkey recipes. From hearty casseroles to warming soups, these favorite recipes are guaranteed to repurpose your leftovers and turn them into a whole new meal.
Every year after Thanksgiving, I am always left with a bunch of leftover turkey. No matter how many people are at the table, there always manages to be some leftover meat. Luckily, these leftover turkey dishes transform the signature meal from the night into a whole new dish. These recipes show just how versatile turkey can be.
Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
