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Creative Ways To Use Up Leftover Turkey After Thanksgiving

Erren Hart

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11/25/2024

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Don’t let those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers go to waste! This collection of creative recipes transforms your leftover turkey into delicious new dishes the whole family will love. From comforting classics like Turkey Pot Pie and Shepherd’s Pie to flavorful options like Thai Curry Noodles and Turkey Wild Rice Soup, these recipes are perfect for reinventing your holiday meal. Whether you’re craving a hearty casserole, a light salad, or a warming soup, these ideas make using up leftover turkey easy and delicious.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

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Turkey wild rice soup is a great way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers! Make this creamy leftover turkey soup for post-holiday dinner.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Turkey Salad Recipe

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This quick and easy Turkey Salad Recipe is the perfect lunch idea! Mix leftover turkey with cranberries, pecans, mayo, and more in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Salad Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie
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Leftover turkey shepherd’s pie makes for a simple weeknight dinner using leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, onion, herbs, veggies, and Guinness for flavor. It’s a tasty and hearty meal that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

Turkey & Ham Pot Pie

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This Turkey and Ham Pie combines tender turkey, savory ham, sweet leeks, and fresh herbs encased in a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for transforming leftovers into a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish.

Get The Recipe: Turkey and Ham Pie

Chicken (or Turkey) & Mushroom Risotto

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This recipe elevates classic risotto with the addition of juicy chicken and earthy mushrooms. The resulting dish is a delightful blend of creamy textures and savory flavors, sure to please any crowd.

Get The Recipe: Chicken (or Turkey) & Mushroom Risotto

Chicken and Yellow Rice

A skillet filled with yellow rice mixed with shredded chicken and garnished with herbs—a tried-and-true recipe that's sure to be a hit. A blue spoon rests on the side of the pan.
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Turn your leftover chicken or Turkey into something amazing with our tasty Chicken and Yellow Rice recipe! This easy, one-pot dish breathes new life into your ingredients, making sure nothing goes to waste. Enjoy a delicious meal with minimal hassle!

Get The Recipe: Chicken and Yellow Rice

Best Ever Fried Rice

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Weeknight magic in 20 minutes! This best-ever fried rice recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. It’s a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving Turkey.

Get The Recipe: Best Ever Fried Rice

Best Ever Chicken (or Turkey) Salad

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Tender chicken (or Turkey) combined with bacon, celery, and green onions, all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing—this recipe is bound to become your new favorite.

Get The Recipe: Chicken Salad

Thai Curry Noodles

Thai Curry Noodles with Chicken
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This Thai curry noodle soup recipe is a blank canvas for your culinary creativity! A creamy and tangy base infused with Asian flavors creates the perfect foundation for a family meal. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein for a truly customizable and satisfying dish.

Get The Recipe: Thai Curry Noodles

Corn Chowder

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Look no further than this Chicken Corn Chowder. This simple recipe combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet corn in a rich and comforting broth – a delicious one-pot meal that’s sure to warm you from the inside out.

Get The Recipe: Corn Chowder

Thanksgiving Leftovers Tortilla Wrap

Thanksgiving Leftovers Tortilla Wrap
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Try something new with your traditional Thanksgiving leftover turkey sandwich this year by making into a fun folded tortilla wrap!
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Leftovers Tortilla Wrap

Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie served fresh
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This cozy Turkey Pot Pie recipe is creamy and comforting, with a flaky pie crust to finish. Use leftover turkey to make this easy pot pie!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Pot Pie

Leftover Turkey Casserole

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Transform your extra Thanksgiving Turkey into a cozy Leftover Turkey Casserole with a creamy cheese sauce, pasta, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.

Get The Recipe: Leftover Turkey Casserole

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