These Are the Most Unique and Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey

Thanksgiving is one of the holidays that many people look forward to all year. It’s a time for eating delicious food and spending quality time with those you love. Of course, the turkey is usually the main event and according to the US Department of Agriculture, at least 46 million turkeys are cooked on Thanksgiving day. 

If you’re the one hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you likely know what it’s like to be left with tons of turkey after the holiday. To avoid eating turkey sandwiches every day for the next week, we’ve put together a list of the most unique and delicious ways to use leftover turkey. Check out some of our favorite turkey recipes below.

Breaded Turkey Rolls

If you’re looking for a tasty alternative to the basic turkey sandwich, try these breaded turkey rolls. You can pair them with the marinated cucumbers and tomatoes included in the recipe or you can enjoy them with one of your favorite sides leftover from Thanksgiving.

Perfect for a quick lunch

These breaded turkey rolls are perfect for a quick lunch on the busy days after Thanksgiving. You can make them with some ingredients you likely already have on hand and they’re ready in less than 15 minutes.

Crunchy Turkey Casserole

No post-Thanksgiving meal plan would be complete without a casserole recipe. Casseroles are one of the easiest and most delicious ways to use all that leftover turkey. If you want a unique casserole that’s full of flavor, try this crunchy turkey casserole recipe.

A delicious casserole to feed the whole family

While there is something comforting about your standard casserole recipe, this recipe is perfect if you’re looking for something a little different. The almonds and water chestnuts add a nice crunch and pair perfectly with the creamy soup and savory chow mein noodles.

Healthy Turkey Stir-Fry

Instead of ordering take-out in the days after Thanksgiving, use your leftover turkey to make this healthy turkey stir-fry. It’s a simple recipe that’s both quick and easy to make without a lot of ingredients.

A tasty and unique turkey dish

You probably won’t feel like cooking in the days following Thanksgiving, but this stir-fry recipe is worth the effort. You can make this recipe with some of the vegetables you have leftover from Thanksgiving and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Turkey Cobb Roll Ups

If you’re a fan of Cobb salads, you’ll love this recipe for turkey Cobb roll-ups. With a slice of fresh tomato, avocado, and your favorite blue cheese dressing, you can create a delicious wrap for lunch, dinner, or an afternoon snack.

A healthy and tasty way to enjoy leftover turkey

Your leftover Thanksgiving turkey will taste delicious in this roll-up. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a healthy lunch that includes vegetables, a creamy dressing, and your perfectly seasoned leftover turkey.

Healthy Turkey Soup

If you live somewhere with cooler weather, warm yourself up with this healthy turkey soup recipe. It’s full of nutrients and will keep you full without adding in too many extra calories.

Perfect for the chilly days after Thanksgiving

Soup is another perfect way to use up all your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Not only will it keep you warm on these chilly days after Thanksgiving, but it also smells great while it’s simmering in your kitchen. If you have extra vegetables on hand from the holiday, try this healthy soup for a quick lunch or dinner.

Turkey Pot Pie

Whether you’re creating a meal to take to a neighbor or you’re looking for something to feed your family for dinner, this turkey pot pie recipe is the way to go. You can enjoy it fresh or freeze it to enjoy later.

A delicious alternative to chicken pot pie

Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort dish, especially in the winter months. This delicious alternative includes all the things you love about chicken pot pie but has cubed turkey as the protein instead. Cut up some vegetables and some of your leftover turkey to create this tasty and filling dish.

Creamed Turkey Over Mashed Potatoes

If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy turkey and mashed potatoes after Thanksgiving, this creamed turkey over mashed potatoes dish is one you have to try. With the addition of sautéed onion and other vegetables, you can turn some of your Thanksgiving leftovers into a brand-new dish.

A toast to two Thanksgiving dishes

There’s no doubt that turkey and mashed potatoes are two of the best things on every Thanksgiving plate. However, it can be difficult to know what to do with all those leftover mashed potatoes. This dish celebrates two of the best Thanksgiving dishes with some different flavors from the ones you ate on Thanksgiving day.

Turkey Tetrazzini with Fresh Mushrooms

Tetrazzini is a baked pasta dish you can make with poultry, seafood, or another type of meat. This recipe forturkey tetrazzini with fresh mushrooms is a unique and delicious way to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

A fresh take on leftover turkey

This creamy pasta dish comes together in less than 30 minutes and it’s bound to be a hit with everyone in your household. One serving of this dish has about 331 calories and 28 grams of protein, making it a delicious and filling meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Creamy Turkey Casserole with Broccoli and Cauliflower

When it comes to finding ways to use leftover turkey, you can’t have too many casserole recipes. This creamy turkey casserole with broccoli and cauliflower is salty and savory, with plenty of nutrients from the cauliflower, broccoli, and prunes.

The ultimate comfort food for the days after Thanksgiving

Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food and this casserole recipe is a great way to enjoy some of the leftover turkey from the holiday. This casserole tastes great right out of the oven, but you can also freeze it to have an easy meal for another day.

Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich

Turkey sandwiches can get boring pretty quickly if you’re eating them for a week straight. However, if you’re going to make one turkey sandwich with your leftover turkey, let it be this open-faced turkey sandwich.

Better than your average turkey sandwich

Instead of cooking your turkey in the slow cooker as the recipe says, you can use your leftover turkey and mashed potatoes to make this open-faced turkey sandwich. All you have to do is shred some of your leftover turkey and place it on two slices of toast. Then, spoon some mashed potatoes and gravy on top for a tasty sandwich.

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