Enough with the turkey sandwich – these leftover turkey recipes will please even the pickiest eaters.
Thanksgiving dinner is over, but the fridge is still full. If you're staring at stacks of turkey and wondering how many sandwiches you can really eat this week, you're not alone.
The good news? There are so many more creative and satisfying ways to use up your leftovers. From cozy casseroles to fresh wraps and hearty soups, these recipes turn leftover turkey into meals your family will actually look forward to.
1. Turkey Pot Pie
Turkey Pot Pie is one of the most perfect recipes following Thanksgiving! Make an extra batch of pie crust when making your Thanksgiving pies to use in this comforting dish.
2. Turkey and Dumplings
Turkey and Dumplings are made with the most delicious homemade dumplings. It’s healthier than store-bought and tastes so much better – just use turkey in place of the chicken.
3. Turkey Divan
Turkey Divan is a creamy casserole that really makes the leftover turkey shine. The whole meal can be prepped in advance and is quick to make since the turkey is already cooked.
4. Orzo Pasta Salad
Orzo Salad with Turkey is quick to make and tastes fresh and light. Adding turkey instead of chicken makes it a complete, satisfying lunch.
5. Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Tetrazzini is a simple, from-scratch recipe that transforms leftover turkey into a creamy pasta bake the whole family will love.
6. Calzones
Calzones with Turkey are fun to make with the whole family. Chop up leftover turkey and use it with your favorite pizza toppings.
7. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is creamy, cozy, and full of texture. It’s perfect for cold nights and stretches your leftovers beautifully.
8. Turkey Enchiladas
Turkey Enchiladas are cheesy, saucy, and a definite crowd pleaser. Just swap in turkey for the shredded chicken for a tasty twist.
9. Spicy Turkey Soup
Spicy Turkey Soup adds a little kick to your leftover game. It’s light, flavorful, and easy to throw together.
10. Turkey Club Wrap
Turkey Club Wraps are loaded with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. They’re a fresh, simple way to enjoy leftover turkey.
11. Turkey and Rice Casserole
Turkey and Rice Casserole is the epitome of comfort food. Swap chicken for turkey for this classic.
12. Lemon Turkey Orzo Soup
Lemon Turkey Orzo Soup is warm, bright, and comforting. Swap in leftover turkey for a lighter post-holiday meal that still satisfies.
13. Turkey Caesar Pasta Salad
Turkey Caesar Pasta Salad is the kind of meal that feels fancy but takes just minutes to make.
14. Alfredo Stuffed Shells
These delicious Alfredo Stuffed Shells include jumbo pasta shells filled with shredded turkey and broccoli and smothered in an easy homemade Alfredo sauce.
15. Buffalo Turkey Wrap
Buffalo Turkey Wraps are everything you love about buffalo chicken – swapped with leftover turkey and ready in under 30 minutes.
16. Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)
Arroz Chaufa with Turkey is a Peruvian-style fried rice that’s quick and full of flavor.
17. One Pan Jambalaya
One Pan Jambalaya is great with turkey, a flavorful one-pan meal that comes together quickly.
18. Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is a flavorful, one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Use your leftover turkey in place of chicken and enjoy a hearty, Cajun-inspired dish.
19. Gumbo
Turkey Gumbo is rich and hearty, made with shredded leftover turkey and full of bold Cajun flavor. A delicious one-pot meal.
20. Green Chile Turkey Burritos
Green Chile Turkey Burritos are smothered, cheesy, and stuffed with leftover turkey. A Tex-Mex-inspired way to clean out the fridge.
21. Crispy BBQ Turkey Wraps
Crispy BBQ Turkey Wrap is filled with leftover turkey, BBQ sauce, melty cheese, onion, and cilantro, all pan-fried in a tortilla until golden and crisp.
22. Fajita Pasta
Turkey Fajita Pasta takes everything you love about sizzling fajitas and turns it into a one-pan pasta dish using leftover turkey.
23. Alfredo Pizza
Turkey Alfredo Pizza uses homemade Alfredo sauce, chopped turkey, mozzarella, and parmesan layered on an easy homemade pizza crust.
24. One Pan Skinny Turkey Alfredo
One Pan Turkey Skinny Alfredo is a one-pot weeknight win that’s lower in calories and high on flavor.
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