15 Leftover Turkey Recipes (2024)

It's no surprise that after a big holiday dinner like Thanksgiving or Christmas, you will end up with a lot of turkey leftovers. And having a lot of leftovers doesn't mean that you have to eat turkey and mashed potatoes all week long. You can use leftover turkey and completely transform it in a new and delicious recipe. So if you are wondering "what to make with leftover turkey", then you are in the right place. We are sharing over 10 of our best and most popular leftover turkey recipes including soups, pasta, rice, sandwiches, and more!

Best Leftover Turkey Recipes

Turkey Potato Chowder

Leftover turkey potato chowder is a creamy, savory, and delicious soup that is loaded with holiday leftovers. Quick and easy, ready in under 30 minutes.

Turkey Tetrazzini with Spinach

Creamy leftover turkey tetrazzini with spinach is a simple, easy and delicious pasta recipe that is comforting, creamy and cheesy. It's a family favourite.

Leftover Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Leftover turkey stuffed peppers are a nutritious, wholesome and healthy dinner that you can throw together easily and quickly. A total crowd-pleaser and delicious Thanksgiving leftover recipe.

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

Looking for comfort food in a hand-held serving? You got it! Put those leftovers to good use in this leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce.

Creamy Turkey Gnocchi Soup

Creamy turkey gnocchi soup is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, rich, and delicious, made with good carbs, clean protein, and veggies in 25 minutes.

Leftover Turkey Fried Rice

Leftover turkey fried rice with turkey, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, vegetables, and classic Asian seasonings is a one skillet meal made in just 10 minutes.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Wholesome hearty one pot leftover turkey wild rice soup is the most comforting way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving turkey dinner. So easy to make.

Buffalo Turkey Wraps

Quick easy buffalo turkey wraps with homemade buffalo sauce are flavorful, spicy, and delicious. A healthy lunch that will keep you full until dinner.

Turkey Enchiladas

Turkey Enchiladas are a cheesy, filling, and comforting meal that is quick and easy to make using a handful of ingredients including leftover turkey.

Coconut Turkey Curry

Coconut turkey curry is creamy, rich, and flavorful. This delicious curry is the perfect recipe to make when you have turkey leftovers, ready in 30 minutes!

Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup

Warm and cozy, creamy turkey orzo soup is wholesome, hearty, filling, and flavourful. Make this delicious one pot meal with leftover turkey in 30 minutes. One of my favorite ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers.

Leftover Turkey Salad

This Leftover Turkey Salad is a creamy and filling salad that is quick and easy to make — and your new go-to recipe for using Thanksgiving leftovers!

Substitute Chicken with Leftover Turkey in these Recipes

White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili is an easy and delicious one pot meal made with shredded chicken, hearty veggies, and a creamy broth that's loaded with flavor.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Forget delivery and make sweet, tangy, and smoky BBQ chicken pizza from the comfort of your own home in under 30 minutes. The easiest weeknight dinner.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Vietnamese summer rolls with chicken are fresh, light, and healthy. This Asian summer snack takes less than 20 minutes to make and easier than you think.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hearty chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, wholesome and filling soup that you can make in about 30 minutes, packed with classic Mexican flavours.

Turkey Recipes

Are you planning ahead for the Turkey leftovers, even before your Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner? Well then try any of our favorite turkey recipes to use in these leftover recipes.

• Juiciest Whole Roast Turkey
• Roasted Turkey Breast
• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Instant Pot Turkey Breast
• Asian Five-Spice Roast Turkey
• Roasted Turkey Legs
• Instant Pot Turkey Thighs
• Soy Glazed Braised Turkey Breast with Five-Spice

More Holiday Recipes

• 25 Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
• Easy Thanksgiving Menu
• Best Christmas Recipes and Menu
• 60+ Fall Dinner Ideas
• 60+ Winter Dinner Ideas
• 30 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers
• 50 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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