With this list of the best Thanksgiving leftover recipes, turkey leftovers will become your favorite part of the Thanksgiving holiday. What to make with leftover turkey has never been easier with these turkey leftover ideas the entire family will love.

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Let’s do something yummy with turkey leftovers!

Turkey Leftovers Recipes We Love

You won’t be tired of turkey eating all these delicious leftover recipes. Turkey is the cornerstone of the holiday meal, but what to you do with the inevitable Thanksgiving leftovers?

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Here are the best ideas for easy leftover turkey recipes. So go ahead and order an extra large bird, you’re going to want all those Thanksgiving leftovers!

Easy Thanksgiving Leftover REcipes

I think that my favorite part of Thanksgiving, food-wise, is the actual leftovers!

Turkey Leftover Casserole REcipes

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Let’s make a turkey leftover casserole!

1. Turkey Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Kids will love Organize and Decorate Everything‘s Turkey Mac and Cheese Casserole

2. Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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This leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is gonna be so good!

Jo CooksLeftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is simple and delicious.

3. Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

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If you’ve never had tetrazzini then you’re missing out!

I can’t wait to try Spicy Southern Kitchen‘s Turkey Tetrazzini!

4. Turkey Frittata Recipe

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A fritatta is a great way to use up leftovers!

Serve turkey leftovers for breakfast with Domestic FitsTurkey Frittata Recipe.

5. Turkey Pot Pie With Cheddar Biscuit Crust Recipe

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This is what I do with my Thanksgiving leftovers! Can’t go wrong with a pot pie!

Just A Taste‘s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuit Crust sounds as good as the main event!

6. Roasted Butternut Squash With Turkey Stuffing Recipe

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This recipe screams fall to me!

Make a festive meal with this recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey Stuffing from The Adventures of MJ and Hungryman.

7. Easy Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Easy Turkey Enchiladas are a great way to use turkey leftovers!

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Let’s make turkey sandwiches and turkey salads!

Leftover Turkey Sandwiches & Turkey Salad Recipes

8. Best Turkey Sandwich Recipe in the World

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This turkey sandwich looks soooo good!

We love our best turkey sandwich that is easy to make and tastes delicious!

9. Fully Loaded Turkey Quesadillas

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You can’t go wrong with turkey quesadillas!

Dishin and DishesFully Loaded Turkey Quesadillas make great use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

10. Turkey Owl Sandwiches

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Use that leftover turkey to make a delicious owl sandwich!

Use some of that leftover turkey to make these adorable Owl Sandwiches. Your kids will think they’re a hoot!

11. Turkey Pesto Panini

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My mouth is watering, this turkey pesto panini looks like the perfect lunch!

Damn DeliciousTurkey Pesto Panini elevates leftovers to sophisticated perfection!

12. Ranch Turkey Club Salad

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Want something on the healthier side? Then you want this Thanksgiving leftover turkey ranch club salad.

For a salad kids will actually eat, try this Ranch Turkey Club Salad from the Weary Chef.

13. Turkey Tater Sliders

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These sliders are amazing.

These Turkey Tator Sliders, by Bev Cooks, on Tablespoon, are such a clever way to reinvent Thanksgiving dinner.

14. Turkey Hand Pies

Cooler than a sandwich, kids will love The Mother Huddle‘s Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Hand Pies.

Thanksgiving Leftovers - 20 Recipes for All That Turkey

Leftover Turkey Soup & Turkey Chili Recipes

15. Turkey Stock Recipe

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Use leftover turkey bones and meat to make delicious turkey stock.

Make beautiful Turkey Stock with this recipe from The Endless Meal.

16. Smokey Bacon and Turkey Chowder Recipe

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This is the perfect fall recipe using Thanksgiving leftovers.

This Smokey Bacon and Turkey Chowder from I Breathe I’m Hungry sounds amazing!

17. White Bean Turkey and Kale Soup Recipe

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This bean and turkey soup is so healthy and hearty and a great way to use leftover turkey.

White Bean Turkey and Kale Soup from Eat Spin Run Repeat, on Greatist is healthy and light after all that pie!

18. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

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It’s not fall without chili and this is a great way to use up leftover turkey.

Passion for SavingsSlow Cooker Turkey Chili is an ideal way to use that leftover bird..

19. Crock Pot Turkey and noodle Soup Recipe

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Use leftover turkey to make a delicious turkey noodle soup.

How about this delicious Crock Pot Turkey and noodle Soup from Kleinworth and Co.?!

20. Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup Recipe

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I love this so much! Turkey tortilla soup with a little heat, yum!

Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup, from Taste of Home, has great southwest flavor.

21. Turkey Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

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Oh man, I have to try this turkey alfredo.

Steamed broccoli, a creamy parmesan sauce, and noodles topped with delicious turkey is amazing from Busy Budgeter.

Here’s hoping you have plenty of Thanksgiving leftovers!

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What’s your most creative and delicious recipe for leftover turkey? Comment below! 



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