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Home » Leftover Turkey and Chicken Recipes » 19 Tasty Leftover Turkey Recipes

19 Tasty Leftover Turkey Recipes

Published: Nov 23, 2018 · Modified: Aug 11, 2020 by Cooking Chat · This post may contain affiliate links

Yes, the big feast has passed, but I suspect you still have some turkey on hand! Perfect time to check out our 19 Tasty Leftover Turkey Recipes to turn the leftover turkey into a delicious new creation. We posted 10 of these recipes last year, and have updated it with a bunch of new ideas. Thanks to may fellow bloggers who contributed recipes! Click the photo or linked text for the details of leftover turkey recipes that catch your eye.

Orzo with Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potatoes recipe.

We love turkey when it is first served up on Thanksgiving, but we also enjoy finding creative ways to serve that leftover turkey. If you are looking for inspiration for your leftover turkey, my fellow bloggers and I have you covered! In no particular order, here is our roundup of 19 Tasty Leftover Turkey recipes.

Turkey and Butternut Squash Stew

turkey and butternut squash stew

I’m going to lead off with one of my favorites from here on Cooking Chat, Turkey and Butternut Squash Stew. First you make stock with leftover turkey bones and part to serve as a great base for this hearty stew. The recipe calls for peeling a butternut squash for this stew, but if you already have something like roasted butternut squash leftover, just add that.

Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich 

leftover turkey and cranberry sandwich

This Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich from Savory Tooth is certainly a classic! Beautifully executed and some healthy avocado added for good measure.

Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Potpie is a great way to use leftover turkey! From Cooking Chat leftover turkey roundup.

I love potpies, but I usually think of chicken as the filling. What a great idea from Sugar Spun Run to use leftover turkey in a turkey potpie!

Orzo with Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potatoes

Orzo with leftover turkey and sweet potatoes is a delicious way to use leftover turkey! From a roundup post with tasty leftover turkey recipes.

Another one of my favorites! Leftover turkey pasta recipes are definitely helpful for Thanksgiving leftovers; we’ve decided to feature this one from Cooking Chat featuring orzo. Savory leftover turkey and cheese contrasted with the flavors of sweet potatoes. You want to try this recipe!

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich with Mozzarella and Goat Cheese

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich from Girl Heart Food -- Cooking Chat roundupHere’s another twist on a classic, a Turkey Cranberry Sandwich with two types of cheese. Yum! From Girl Heart Food.

Leftover Turkey Strata

Leftover Turkey Strata -- photo from The Flavor Bender

Why not jump right on those turkey leftovers and make this Leftover Turkey Strata?!? Great idea from The Flavor Bender!

Buffalo Turkey Pizza

Buffalo Turkey Pizza from Erica's recipes

Yum! Buffalo Turkey Pizza definitely earns a spot on our tasty leftover turkey recipes list! From Erica’s Recipes.

Peruvian Turkey and Veggie Soup

Peruvian Turkey and Veggie Soup gives your leftover turkey an international flair!

Give your leftover turkey some international flair with this Peruvian Turkey and Veggie Soup, known as Aguadito de Pavo. From My Gluten Free Miami, so as you might suspect, it is gluten free.

Turkey Vol Au Vent Shells

Turkey Vol Au Vent Shells is another creative use for leftover turkey, from Cooking Chat roundup.

Feeling fancy? This recipe from Wine Lover’s Kitchen is a creative and elegant way to use up those little bits of turkey.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Risotto

Thanksgiving Leftovers Risotto, a great idea from Leftover Turkey recipes roundup.

I’m a huge fan of risotto, so there was no doubt I’d be including this Thanksgiving Leftovers Risotto from Three Olives Branch in our Tasty Leftover Turkey Recipes roundup!

Leftover Turkey Korma Curry

Leftover Turkey Korma Curry is a great way to spice up your leftover turkey! From Tasty Leftover Turkey Recipes roundup.

I love this idea of turning leftover turkey into an Indian flavored curry dish! From the Supergolden Bakes blog.

White Turkey Chili in the Instapot

White Turkey Chili in the Instapot -- recipe from Merry About Town

While we’ve got a spicy theme going here, check out this tasty leftover turkey recipe for White Turkey Chili in the Instapot! Convenient idea from Merry About Town.

Cheesy Turkey Enchiladas

Cheesy Turkey Enchiladas is another good idea for leftover turkey!

Sometimes after all the savory and sweet tastes of Thanksgiving, I’m hungry some spice later in the weekend! This Cheesy Turkey Enchiladas from What A Girl Eats could be just the thing!

Turkey and Sausage Gumbo

Turkey Sausage Gumbo from Syrup & Biscuits

Here’s a nice hearty soup to try with your leftover turkey — this Turkey and Sausage Gumbo from Syrup & Biscuits.

Cheesy Turkey Noodle Casserole

Turkey Noodle Casserole from Taste and See

We enjoy the pasta and leftover turkey combo, add in a nice amount of cheese and we are all over it! Definitely trying this Cheesy Turkey Noodle Casserole from Taste and See.

Australian Pie — Leftover Turkey Pie

Leftover Turkey Pie from Caroline's Cooking

Here’s another tasty pie idea, Australian Pie — Leftover Turkey Pie with some raisins and bechamel for a creative flavor. From Caroline’s Cooking.

Bubble Up Hot Brown Casserole

Hot Brown Casserole from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

I lived in Kentucky for 5 years, plenty of time to develop an appreciation for hot brown! So I had to include this Bubble Up Hot Brown Casserole from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures in this roundup!

Paleo Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash

Paleo Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash is healthy option for leftover turkey.
Here’s a healthy way to to combine leftover turkey with taco spice, served in a spaghetti squash. This recipe from My PCOS Kitchen earns its spot on the Tasty Leftover Turkey Recipes list.

Chinese Five Spice Turkey Tacos

Chinese Five Spice Turkey Tacos

Sticking with the tacos theme, but with some fusion going on, we have the Chinese Five Spice Turkey Tacos from Recipes From a Pantry

Do you have a favorite leftover turkey recipe? Let me know about it in the comments!

collage with two images of leftover turkey recipes.

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Comments

  1. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

    November 24, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    Thank you for including me in this great collection of tasty leftover dishes!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 24, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Sure, that’s a good idea to make enchiladas!

      Reply
  2. Holly

    November 23, 2018 at 11:11 am

    These’s so many yummy turkey creations here! Not sure how to decide which one to make since they all look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 23, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks for sharing a recipe for this Holly!

      Reply
  3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    November 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Such a tasty collection of recipes, thanks for including my tacos!

    Reply

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