The ultimate guide to Leftover Turkey Recipes! Whether you want classics like turkey sandwiches or something with a twist, we’ve got you covered!
One of the best parts…or maybe even the best party…of the holiday season is the food! All of the yummy side dishes, delicious and festive desserts, and of course the turkey! With so much food comes so many leftovers. But eating the same exact thing every day to use up your leftovers can get a bit boring, right?
How long does leftover turkey last?
Leftover turkey will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
What can i do with leftover turkey?
Leftover turkey can be used so many different ways! Try using it in any recipe calling for cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken, or add it for additional protein in recipes like fried rice!
Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole Recipe
This Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole is the PERFECT way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey and veggies are topped with flavorful gravy and baked with fluffy, golden-brown cornbread.
Turkey Pot Pie
This Turkey Pot Pie is the best way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey! A flaky, buttery crust is filled with a creamy turkey and veggie packed sauce, then baked to golden perfection.
Chicken Cobbler
This Chicken Cobbler is a cozy, kid-friendly dinner featuring a creamy mixture of chicken, vegetables, and buttery, cheesy biscuits!
Turkey Sliders
These Baked Turkey Sliders are hot, buttery, sweet, and savory! Fluffy Hawaiian rolls are layered with sweet jam, gooey cheese and turkey, then drizzled with an herb butter sauce.
Chicken Florentine Soup
This Chicken Florentine Soup is a one pot lunch or dinner that's so easy to make. It's creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and spinach.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
This Cranberry Chicken Salad is easy to make and perfect for meal prepped lunches! It's packed with bacon, crunchy veggies, and chewy dried cranberries, and is great served on a sandwich, over a salad, or with crackers!
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a one-pot meal made with rotisserie chicken for easy prep! This highly addicting soup is loaded with bacon, pasta, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning.
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
These mini chicken pot pies couldn't be easier or more delicious! Made in a muffin tin using pre-made pie dough and stuffed with the easiest filling containing veggies, spices, rotisserie chicken, and my secret ingredient: lemon juice!
Chicken Tetrazzini
This Chicken Tetrazzini is quick and easy comfort food at its finest. Rotisserie chicken is tossed with noodles in the most luxurious creamy, cheesy sauce!
Chicken Divan
This Chicken Divan is ready in under an hour! Rotisserie chicken is baked with broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with buttery Ritz crackers.
Chicken and Dumplings
This Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the perfect one-pot comfort food meal. It's packed with creamy potatoes, fluffy biscuit "dumplings", tender chicken, and SO MUCH flavor!
Fried Rice
This Fried Rice Recipe is better than take out! It's packed with flavor, comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is completely customizable!
What can i do with other thanksgiving leftovers?
Turkey isn’t the only leftover you’ll have on hand after the holidays. Here are some creative ways to use up those leftover sides and desserts.
Leftover Stuffing Muffins
These Leftover Stuffing Muffins are crispy on the outside, eggy in the middle, and stuffed with melty cheese. This is such a great way to use leftover holiday dressing.
Potato Cakes
These Potato Cakes are crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and absolutely packed with flavor. This is the BEST way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie
This Instant Pot Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Ground beef is cooked in a flavorful gravy, layered with homemade mashed potatoes, and topped off with melty cheddar cheese.
Homemade Croutons
These Homemade Croutons are ultra crunchy, super flavorful, and make the perfect addition to soups, salads, and more!
Loaded Baked Potato Croquettes Recipe
These Loaded Baked Potato Croquettes are the perfect appetizer! Loaded mashed potatoes are stuffed with gooey, melty cheese, coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, and baked until crispy and golden-brown!
Pie Crust Cookies
Pie Crust Cookies. Leftover pie dough, cinnamon, sugar, and cooking spray are all you need to make these little bites of joy! Perfect for dipping into your favorite dessert dip like pumpkin pie cheesecake dip!
Pecan Pie Milkshake
'Tis the season for pie! Use leftovers to make this amazing Pecan Pie Milkshake. It's cozy, creamy, and loaded with butter pecan ice cream, pecan pie (homemade or store bought), caramel, and optional bourbon!
