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    Home » Roundups

    18 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

    Published: Oct 14, 2024 · Modified: Nov 21, 2024 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    Few will debate that Thanksgiving is the very best meal of the year. But with all that food, leftovers are inevitable. Take that leftover turkey and create sliders with Hawaiian Rolls. Got leftover mashed potatoes? With a few simple ingredients you can convert them into mashed potato cakes or even amazing dinner rolls. So many ways to remodel your leftovers into a move-in ready meal masterpiece yet again.

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    Easy Turkey Sliders With Cheese

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Use up that leftover turkey with these delicious Turkey Sliders With Cheese. They have turkey, cheese and cranberry all on a baked Hawaiian roll for a delicious and easy meal.

    Get the recipe: Easy Turkey Sliders With Cheese

    Easy Turkey Pot Pie With Biscuit Crust Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This easy turkey pot pie recipe is the perfect way to use up your holiday turkey. It's packed with flavor and veggies, all nestled in a creamy, delicious sauce. But the best part? Ditch the time-consuming pie crust and use handy canned biscuits for a quick and satisfying meal!

    Get the recipe: Easy Turkey Pot Pie With Biscuit Crust

    Creamy Turkey And Dumplings With Leftover Turkey

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This turkey and dumplings recipe uses leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make a delicious and hearty soup. This is a great way to use those leftovers!

    Get the recipe: Creamy Turkey And Dumplings With Leftover Turkey

    Turkey Breast Crostini with Brie and Cranberry

    Photo Credit: Aleksa's Get Together

    This Turkey Breast Crostini with Brie and Cranberry is made with more than just leftover turkey, but also brie, bread, and cranberry sauce! Super simple and the taste of Thanksgiving with every bite.

    Get the recipe: Turkey Breast Crostini with Brie and Cranberry

    Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

    Photo Credit: Hungry Hobby

    These Leftover Turkey Enchiladas are the prefect way to use up leftover turkey. With lots of flavor it's a great option for the whole family.

    Get the recipe: Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

    Turkey Soup With Spinach

    Photo Credit: The Kitchen Is My Playground

    This Turkey Soup With Spinach is one rich, hearty, flavor-loaded soup. Super simple to make an a tasty alternative to the traditional turkey sandwich. One you will have to try!

    Get the recipe: Turkey Soup With Spinach

    Turkey Casserole

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    This leftover Turkey Casserole is packed with pasta, veggies, and turkey chunks, all folded in with a simple, creamy, cheesy, savory sauce. Topped with Ritz crackers for extra texture it is a family-friendly recipe.

    Get the recipe: Turkey Casserole

    Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie is packed full of flavor. Use leftover turkey and add onion, herbs, vegetables, and Guinness for richness. It's rich, hearty and delicious.

    Get the recipe: Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

    Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry

    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy

    This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry recipe features savory ham and cheese encased in flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry. Super easy to make but a tasty way to enjoy leftovers.

    Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry

    Muffin Tin Turkey and Stuffing Cups With Gravy

    Photo Credit: Kim Schob

    Muffin Tin Turkey and Stuffing Cups With Gravy are loaded with chopped turkey, egg, and cooked stuffing. Dip it in gravy and enjoy a delicious brunch, lunch, or meal with leftovers. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Muffin Tin Turkey and Stuffing Cups With Gravy

    Thanksgiving Leftover Crescent Rolls

    Photo Credit: Maria's Mixing Bowl

    These Thanksgiving Leftover Crescent Rolls are flaky, filled with a savory mixture of Thanksgiving leftovers, and brushed with melted butter for an extra indulgent touch. Simple to make and delicious.

    Get the recipe: Thanksgiving Leftover Crescent Rolls

    Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup with Rice

    Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy

    This Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup with Rice with rice is a creamy, comfort food recipe perfect for using up those Thanksgiving dinner leftovers! Made with turkey, plenty of veggies, rice, and creamy broth. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup with Rice

    Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Pure and Simple Nourishment

    This Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich is full of flavor and made with turkey breast, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. A great way to use up turkey leftovers.

    Get the recipe: Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich

    Mashed Potato Cakes

    Photo Credit: Baking Beauty

    These Mashed Potato Cakes are crispy on the outside, yet cheesy and fluffy on the inside. These go great with anything and a super quick way to use up leftovers.

    Get the recipe: Mashed Potato Cakes

    Turkey Salad

    Photo Credit: Miss In The Kitchen

    This Turkey Salad is made with just five ingredients; this simple sandwich spread is going to make you look forward to the leftovers! Super simple to make and quick and easy.

    Get the recipe: Turkey Salad

    Turkey Chowder

    Photo Credit: A Taste Of Madness

    This Turkey Chowder is a super simple way to use up leftovers in a comforting way. A great delicious recipe.

    Get the recipe: Turkey Chowder

    Potato Rolls

    Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

    These Potato Rolls are made with leftover mashed potatoes, making them extra soft, fluffy, and basically the best dinner roll ever.

    Get the recipe: Potato Rolls

    Leftover Turkey Skillet

    Photo Credit: The Salty Marshmallow

    This Leftover Turkey Skillet is a one-pan meal that takes care of that leftover turkey. A super simple way to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers and an easy recipe to customize.

    Get the recipe: Leftover Turkey Skillet

    Turkey a la King

    Photo Credit: Busy Day Dinners

    This Turkey a la King one-pot meal turns leftover turkey into something special. Simmered with mushrooms, veggies, and a creamy, rich sauce that thickens just right. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Turkey a la King

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