Do you have a bunch of leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas roast turkey in your fridge? Here is what you need: check out these 20 best leftover turkey recipes to make! Get creative with leftovers.
Are you looking for leftover turkey recipes?
Let me guess.
You just wrapped up a smashing family dinner.
Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter… Sometimes at the end of that meal it looks like you barely put a dent in that roast turkey.
Leftover Turkey Recipes Roundup
Right?
You can of course freeze leftover roast turkey for later.
And turn them into a bunch of delicious dinners!
But where to start? What leftover turkey recipes can you make?
Do you have a couple of those leftover turkey recipes ideas up your sleeve?
No?
Well that is why I thought that I should assemble a festive roundup of some of my most favorite leftover turkey recipes! Just to help you on the way.
Fellow Food Bloggers
Not mine, but leftover turkey recipes by a bunch of fellow food bloggers.
So all credits for the pictures, recipe ideas and hard work go to them of course.
I provided every one of these 20 best leftover turkey recipes below with plenty of links to click on, even the pictures. Just so you get immediately redirected to the right recipe in case you like it.
Do you have a bunch of leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas roast turkey in your fridge? Here is what you need: check out these 20 best leftover turkey recipes to make! Get creative with leftovers.
Are you ready?
Here we go!
20 Best Leftover Turkey Recipes
Do you have a bunch of leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas roast turkey in your fridge?
Here is what you need: check out these 20 best leftover turkey recipes to make!
Get creative with leftovers.
1) Sweet and Sour Turkey (Kitchen Sanctuary)
And who else should I choose to kick off this leftover turkey recipes roundup?
Fellow food blogger and foodie friend Nicky over at Kitchen Sanctuary of course!
I bump into Nicky practically every day on Twitter. And I love her creative and colorful recipes to bits. You should also check them out as well!
And here is what Nicky says about her sweet and sour turkey stir fry: “This sweet and sour is a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey! Chopped leftover cooked turkey, fried in a light, crispy coating and tossed together with a classic sweet and sour sauce. All served up with crunchy peppers and onions!”
Thank you so much Nicky for this lovely recipe idea!
2) Leftover Turkey Soup (Vikalinka)
Next up, what about a turkey soup?
That is exactly what I find over at Vikalinka, a food blog run by Julia Frey.
And here is what Julia says about her recipe: “This leftover turkey soup is a delicious and easy way to use up that leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken. It also contains onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves and parsley evoking the memories of homemade soups that your grandmother used to make from scratch!”
Thank you so much Julia for this lovely leftover turkey recipe idea!
3) Leftover Turkey Tikka Masala (Steamy Kitchen)
I love a good homemade Indian curry.
You?
What do you think of incorporating some of that leftover turkey meat into a creamy turkey tikka masala? That is what Jaden over at Steamy Kitchen has in store for you!
She says: “The problem with a lot of leftover turkey recipes is that the resulting dish still tastes like another Thanksgiving dinner. We like to feature international recipes that utilise the containers full of leftover turkey in the refrigerator, using lots of flavors and spices.”
Thank you so much Jaden for this lovely recipe idea!
4) The Best Leftover Turkey Salad (Just A Taste)
And what if you crave a cold salad for lunch?
That is something that Kelly over at Just A Taste can help you out with.
Kelly says: “Turn yesterday’s roast turkey into today’s lunch feast with this quick and easy recipe! Hands down the best leftover turkey salad that is packed with fresh veggies and herbs.”
Thank you so much Kelly for this lovely recipe idea!
5) Leftover Turkey Tacos (Uncle Jerry’s Kitchen)
And surely I have to include tacos in this leftover turkey recipes roundup, right!
Jerry behind Uncle Jerry’s Kitchen has the perfect solution.
Here is what he says about his awesome leftover turkey tacos: “Tired of turkey yet? Do you need a new way to spice up that big roast bird that was on your holiday table? Sick of trying to find leftover turkey recipes to get the last little bit out of your holiday feast? Then these leftover turkey tacos are for you…”
Thank you so much Jerry for this lovely recipe idea!
6) Leftover Turkey Pot Pie (The Spruce Eats)
So practically every time that I make a recipes roundup…
A recipe from The Spruce Eats has been featured in it! And this time it is no different.
Dianna has a gem of a recipe for you!
This is what she says about it: “This turkey pot pie is easy, and it’s a great way to use leftover meat. The recipe can be made even easier with purchased gravy and a ready-made pie crust sheet. Or use the buttery homemade crust included in the recipe. This is a nice meal to make ahead, too.”
Thank you so much Dianna for this lovely recipe idea!
7) Creamy Leftover Turkey Pasta (Super Golden Bakes)
Are you looking for a pasta recipe?
Then this creamy leftover turkey pasta from Lucy over at Super Golden Bakes is what you need!
Lucy says: “This creamy leftover turkey pasta is great for using up your Thanksgiving or Christmas roast turkey. It is fast, easy, delicious and slimming friendly as well! And if leftover turkey is not in season, this recipe works great with chicken too.”
Thank you so much Lucy for this lovely recipe idea!
8) Leftover Turkey Sliders (I Am Homesteader)
Sliders!
And what about sliders?
Turkey sliders are what we find over at I Am Homestead, by food blogger Amanda!
And she says: “These easy leftover turkey sliders give you all the flavors and components of a classic Thanksgiving dinner at your fingertips.”
Thank you so much Amanda for this lovely recipe idea!
9) Crockpot Leftover Turkey Bolognese (The Endless Meal)
Do you like a classic spaghetti bolognaise sauce?
Well here is one with a twist!
This crockpot leftover turkey bolognese looks absolutely to die for…
Here is what the folks behing The Endless Meal say about it: “This crockpot leftover turkey bolognese is so easy to make and delicious. Looking for a meal to make with all that leftover roast turkey from Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter? Then look no further because this is your recipe!”
Thank you so much for this lovely recipe idea!
10) Turkey Cranberry Croissant Panini (Simply Scratch)
Croissant panini anyone?
Laurie from Simply Scratch can help you out here!
She says: “Who knew that leftovers could be this delicious? Buttery flaky croissants with homemade cranberry sauce, stuffed with tender slices of that leftover roast Thanksgiving turkey, crispy bacon, fresh arugula and melted brie cheese.”
What a treat, thank you so much Laurie for this lovely recipe idea!
11) Leftover Turkey Chili (Salt And Lavender)
And if we are talking about turkey stews…
Then a turkey chili also has to be included here in this leftover turkey recipes roundup!
Credits for this leftover turkey chili go to Natasha behind Salt And Lavender.
And she says: “I like this turkey chili because it is quick. You just add the ingredients to the pot and let it cook for 15 minutes. Not a lot of cooking needed after that massive Thanksgiving feast that probably sapped all your energy.”
Thank you so much Natasha for this lovely recipe idea!
12) Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup (Culinary Hill)
Do you like chicken noodle soup?
Then you will love this leftover turkey noodle soup by Meggan over at Culinary Hill!
Meggan says: “Put your leftover turkey to go use in this quick and easy turkey noodle soup. It is so simple to make but delicious and perfect year round. And it also tastes great with leftover roast chicken of course!”
Thank you so much Meggan for this lovely recipe idea!
13) Leftover Turkey Enchilada Skillet (Well Seasoned Studio)
And what do you think of an enchilada dinner?
This next recipe here on my leftover turkey recipes roundup is this amazing leftover turkey enchilada skillet over at Well Seasoned Studio. Credits for this recipe go to Ari who is behind this recipe!
He says: “Use those Thanksgiving leftovers in this quick and simple leftover turkey enchilada skillet! It is so easy to make. Layering tortillas, your favorite salsa or enchilada sauce, leftover turkey from last night’s dinner, lots of cheese. Bake it until bubbly and golden brown. A cheesy one pan meal for the entire family!”
Thank you so much Ari for this lovely recipe idea!
14) Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas (Skinny Taste)
Do you like pot pie?
And empanadas?
Gina behind Skinny Taste combines both! Look how golden brown and crisp these leftover turkey pot pie empanadas look.
She says: “The best part of a Thanksgiving turkey dinner are the leftovers! Time to start thinking about a couple of delicious leftover turkey recipes. We always roast a larger bird for that reason. You can also make these empanadas with chicken of course!”
Thank you so much Gina for this lovely recipe idea!
15) Leftover Turkey Lasagna (Where Is My Spoon)
Are you in for a lasagna?
Then what about this leftover turkey lasagna from Adina who is the food blogger behind Where Is My Spoon!
She says: “This is a delicious leftover turkey lasagna with vegetables, and a white sauce that I made with a mixture of cream cheese and cottage cheese. This is one of my favorite leftover turkey recipes!”
Thank you so much Adina for this lovely recipe idea!
16) BBQ Turkey Stuffed Red Potatoes (Barefeet In The Kitchen)
I love a good old baked potato for dinner.
This next recipe here on my leftover turkey recipes roundup is a beauty from Mary who runs a food blog by the name of Barefeet In The Kitchen!
And she says: “The barbecue sauce works so well with the chopped up leftover turkey. I am adding these turkey stuffed potatoes to my list of personal Thanksgiving leftover turkey meals that I look forward to each year.”
Thank you so much Mary for this lovely recipe idea!
17) Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Hash (Family Food On The Table)
Why not make a breakfast with leftover roast turkey!
You definitely want to try out this leftovers breakfast turkey hash by Kathryn over at Family Food On The Table.
She says: “This Thanksgiving leftovers breakfast hash is a warm and savory delicious breakfast that needs leftover Thanksgiving turkey, a dressing or stuffing, vegetables and gravy. And all that topped off with a yummy fried egg of course!”
Thank you so much Kathryn for this lovely recipe idea!
18) Turkey & Spinach Alfredo Pizza (The Weary Chef)
Turkey on pizza?
Why not? And even better: leftover Christmas turkey! Credits for this lovely looking turkey and spinach Alfredo pizza go to Samuel who is behind The Weary Chef.
He says: “This easy spinach Alfredo pizza is THE perfect way to turn that leftover Christmas turkey or chicken into another absolutely amazing dinner treat!”
Thank you so much Samuel for this lovely recipe idea!
19) Thanksgiving Leftover Dumplings (Foxes Love Lemons)
Dumplings anyone?
I love the look of these leftover turkey dumplings! The chef behind them is Lori over at Foxes Love Lemons.
She says: “I created this leftover dumplings recipe especially for you! You will notice that I don’t add any specific amounts for the ingredients for the dumplings. Make as many as you want based on the amount of leftovers you have in your fridge.”
Thank you so much Lori for this lovely recipe idea!
20) Leftover Roast Turkey Caesar Salad (25 Fitzwilliam Place)
And let’s end this leftover turkey recipes roundup with a lighter recipe!
How about this caesar style leftover roast turkey salad that I came across on the website of 25 Fitzwilliam Place in Dublin that is run by The Kelly Family.
Here is what they have to say about this salad: “A classic turkey and stuffing sandwich is always a good shout. But after a large Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dinner you might want something lighter. Our chefs kindly share their top leftover turkey salad recipe for you to try at home!”
Thank you so much guys for this lovely recipe idea!
Love these but what about ‘fricassée’? Super delicious!