If you still have Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge, we have easy leftover turkey recipes to help you clear space without wasting food—which is, of course, the name of the game. First things first: carve off the rest of the meat, and use the bones to make a nice rich turkey stock. It's the perfect replacement for chicken stock in soups, risottos, and more. After that, peruse the rest of these recipes. And if you've got lots of pies and sides still, check out these best ways to deal with all your other Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Turkey Quesadillas
Here's a rotisserie chicken recipe that works equally well with cooked turkey meat!
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Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake
Kick back, relax, and cozy up on the couch with this easy pasta bake. You deserve a night of easy cooking and good food after all that Thanksgiving prep!
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Turkey Noodle Casserole
Swap out the canned tuna in this recipe for an equal amount of shredded turkey meat, and you've got a comfort food dish made in heaven!
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Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
Pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and spicy chiles give your extra turkey new life and flavor.
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Leftover Turkey-Cobb Sandwiches
This light and healthy meal is the best way to fuel for your post-Thanksgiving plans (ahem, Black Friday shopping?) without going overboard.
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Classic Turkey Breakfast Hash
This smart hash not only uses up turkey, but makes short work of the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and the cranberry sauce!
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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
This works with leftover turkey or chicken. Wild rice and a touch of heavy cream give this delicious soup both body and flavor.
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Leftover Turkey, Brie, Bacon, and Cranberry Sandwich
If you don't feel like making a trip to the store for brie or bacon, simply add in any cheese or other tasty ingredients you already have in your fridge. There's no wrong way to build a leftover turkey sandwich!
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Turkey Curry Soup
With fresh lime juice and a healthy dollop of red curry paste, this bright soup is just the thing for cutting through last night's overly heavy meal.
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Leftover Turkey Sloppy Joes
This recipe calls for ground turkey, but you can just put a similar amount of cooked turkey breast in the food processor and pulse it a couple times, then use it instead.
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Leftover Turkey Hash with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
Simple and satisfying, this will be your new go-to breakfast for the day after Thanksgiving.
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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Trade out chicken for turkey for a melt-in-your-mouth dish.
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Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Pair pumpkin with turkey for a sweet and savory fall soup that will warm you up for the holidays.
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Chili with Grains and Beans
If pumpkin chili isn't to your taste, try adding a little leftover turkey to this easy, delicious recipe.
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Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Make the most out of those leftover mashed potatoes, veggies, and turkey with some good ol' comfort food.
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Turkey Carnitas Tacos
A post-Thanksgiving taco Tuesday is in order! These turkey carnitas tacos are flavorful and satisfying in every way.
Get the recipe at Coley Cooks.
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Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
Warm and comforting, this turkey noodle soup is a fun take on a classic fall meal. Your family might not even realize you've enlisted their leftovers to help get the job done!
Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.
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Leftover Turkey Taco Salad
The easiest way to use up your leftovers? Throwing them together in a salad, of course! This one's topped with black beans, avocado, cheese, tortilla strips, and a delicious Southwestern-style dressing.
Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
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Leftover Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese
This Thanksgiving sandwich might just be one of our favorite leftover recipes of all time. Buttery, gooey, and downright beautiful, it'll help you transform your turkey and cranberry sauce into a new—and equally unforgettable—meal.
Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
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Leftover Turkey Pasta Carbonara
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Healthy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup
After the year's biggest feast, you probably want to stay away from heavier foods for a bit. This light, broth-based soup is just what the doctor ordered.
Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie
It's autumn, after all—you're going to want your leftovers served warm! This turkey pot pie is the best way to accomplish that (and sneak in a few veggies for the kids).
Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
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30-Minute Leftover Sweet Potato and Turkey Enchilada Skillet
There's just so much to love about this recipe. It's a fast and easy way to use up leftovers, it's incredibly flavorful, and it all comes together in one pan.
Get the recipe at Ambitious Kitchen.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Quesadilla
Turkey, cranberry, and sage join forces in this fast and easy quesadilla recipe—and just as delicious as a sandwich.
Get the recipe at The Cookie Rookie.
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Leftover Turkey Corn Chowder
An East coast staple, corn chowder is made even more delicious with the addition of turkey. Bonus: This soup comes together in just 30 minutes.
Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
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Leftover Turkey Posole
This Mexican-inspired soup has just the right amount of spice. Topped with creamy avocado, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe at Woman's Day.
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Leftover Turkey Pot Pies
Talk about a hearty, warming meal. With bacon, caramelized onion, and butternut squash, these turkey pot pies are an essential fall recipe.
Get the recipe at Coley Cooks.
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Leftover Turkey Sandwich With Pistachio Pesto and Arugula
This leftover turkey sandwich features a delicious pesto sauce made with pistachios (rather than pine nuts). No extra trips to the grocery store in your future!
Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.
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Leftover Turkey, Ham, and Cheese Turnover
Combine Thanksgiving extras in a bowl, mix 'em up, and then toss it all in pastry dough to make these savory treats. You can even take it a step further and customize them with your favorite cheeses and veggies.
Get the recipe at Woman's Day.
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Turkey Enchiladas
Not only do these turkey enchiladas make good use of your Thanksgiving leftovers, but they're likely to provide a batch of leftovers in and of themselves—perfect for a week of epic desk lunches.
Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.
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