50+ Leftover Turkey Recipes You’ll Love

What To Do With Leftover Turkey

As much as I love a good turkey dinner (especially when it involves this spatchcock herb butter turkey!), sometimes I look forward to the leftovers even more!

Not sure what to do with all that leftover turkey? I’ve got you covered with over 50 amazing ideas, from the comforting classics you love to unique, creative recipes you need to try! You’ll never have to wonder what to make with turkey leftovers ever again!

Honestly, it’s worth cooking extra turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter just to make some of these leftover turkey recipes!

Turkey Bone Broth (Turkey Stock)

First things first – carve the leftover meat off the turkey and use those bones to make this turkey bone broth (turkey stock). It’s super easy to make, incredibly delicious and the perfect way to use every part of your turkey!

Delicious Recipes Made With Leftover Turkey

Now let’s move on to some ideas for that leftover turkey meat!

Leftover Turkey Soups

Turkey soup is a classic way to use leftover turkey. I look forward to it every year! Here’s a little soup tip: For the most amazing turkey soups, use homemade turkey stock. Believe me, it makes a big difference! Lucky for you, there’s a recipe above 😉. Now on to the soups!

Leftover Turkey Soup

The perfect leftover turkey soup recipe – made with leftover turkey meat, turkey stock and extra veggies and herbs. Instant Pot and stovetop instructions.

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Thai Turkey Soup

This creamy Thai turkey soup is easy to make, bursting with coconut curry flavor, and a great way to transform your leftover turkey!
Photo Credit: Salt & Lavender

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Creamy Turkey Enchilada Soup

This easy enchilada soup is just waiting to be loaded up with all of your favorite toppings.
Photo Credit: Whole Food Bellies

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Creamy Turkey Leek Soup

This soup recipe is deliciously creamy and super cozy!
Photo Credit: Slow The Cook Down

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Turkey Sandwiches

Speaking of classics, is there anything more classic than a leftover turkey sandwich? Every year, I make a sandwich piled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry orange sauce or sage pesto and a bit of mayo. Looking for a new sandwich idea? Check out the delicious options below!

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad Sandwich

This turkey salad is a deliciously fresh way to use up your leftovers – packed with turkey, pecans, cranberries, poppyseeds, and green onions!
Photo Credit: WonkyWonderful

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Turkey Pesto Sandwich

A delicious turkey sandwich recipe with a creamy pesto mayo and roasted red peppers.
Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook

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Turkey Salad

This turkey salad is a mix of diced turkey and veggies, all tossed in a savory creamy dressing.
Photo Credit: Dinner At The Zoo

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Leftover Turkey Banh Mi Baguette

With zesty pickled veggies, fresh coriander, and a kick of fiery chili, this turkey sandwich is anything but boring!
Photo Credit: Mrs Jone’s Kitchen

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Cheesy Turkey Sliders with Cranberry

Baked until melty, these turkey sliders are quick and easy to whip up!
Photo Credit: The Suburban Soapbox

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Grilled Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwich

Creamy and tart on the inside, toasty on the outside.
Photo Credit: Delicious On A Dime

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Turkey Wraps

Why should bread have all the fun? Wraps are another easy way to enjoy that leftover turkey.

Turkey Cranberry Wrap

This wrap is a simple and delicious way to enjoy your leftover turkey!
Photo Credit: The Wooden Skillet

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Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

These are a great lunch, snack, appetizer, or game day food!
Photo Credit: WonkyWonderful

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Leftover Turkey Collard Wraps

These turkey collard wraps are a healthy way to enjoy those leftovers!
Photo Credit: Sunkissed Kitchen

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Salad Topping

Shred or dice up some leftover turkey meat and add it to your favorite salad or nourish bowl as a protein. Great idea for an easy and healthy lunch or dinner!

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Turkey Curries

No bland turkey here! How incredibly comforting and flavorful do these curry dishes look?

Butter Turkey Curry

If you’re a fan of butter chicken, you’re going to love this version made with leftover turkey!
Photo Credit: The Endless Meal

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15 Minute Leftover Turkey Curry

A really quick and easy curry dish that is packed full of flavor!
Photo Credit: Hungry Healthy Happy

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Leftover Turkey Tikka Masala

Creamy and delicious! Make it mild or spicy.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Sanctuary

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Turkey Tacos, Nachos and Taquitos

Tacos, nachos, and taquitos are such a fun way to use up that leftover turkey. And they’re even better when you pair them with a Triple Citrus Frozen Margarita or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Cheers to that!

Leftover Turkey Tacos

So flavorful, delicious and easy to make too!
Photo Credit: This Healthy Table

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Turkey Carnitas Nachos

Who doesn’t love nachos?! This is a delicious way to incorporate that leftover turkey.
Photo Credit: Luci’s Morsels

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Leftover Turkey Taquitos

Crispy and so delicious – these will disappear fast!
Photo Credit: Carolyn’s Cooking

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Turkey Quesadillas

These quesadillas are perfect for an easy lunch or dinner!

Turkey Cranberry Brie Quesadilla

In just 15 minutes and with a few simple ingredients, you can whip up the most satisfying leftover lunch ever!
Photo Credit: A Saucy Kitchen

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Leftover Turkey Quesadillas with Black Beans

Perfect for when you want something super simple the day after Thanksgiving!
Photo Credit: Babaganosh

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Turkey Pot Pie

Four delicious turkey pot pie recipes to choose from! How do you pick when they all look so amazing?

Puff Pastry Turkey Pot Pie

The ultimate super simple comfort food recipe to make with your leftovers!
Photo Credit: The Baked Collective

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Turkey Marsala Pot Pie

With Marsala wine, thyme, garlic, and flaky puff pastry, this cozy dish is a total winner!
Photo Credit: Vikalinka

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Cast Iron Skillet Turkey Pot Pie

Made completely from scratch with seasonal veggies and flavors – perfect way to use up leftover turkey!
Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

A classic chicken pot pie recipe but made with leftover turkey!
Photo Credit: Babaganosh

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Turkey Pasta Recipes

When I think of comfort food, I think of pasta! Put that leftover turkey to work in one of these comforting pasta dishes.

Leftover Turkey Alfredo Skillet Meal

Turkey, bacon, peas, and penne all tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce – made in one pan and ready in just 30 minutes!
Photo Credit: The Toasty Kitchen

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Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake

This creamy, cheesy turkey pasta casserole is so delicious, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Photo Credit: Where Is My Spoon

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Leftover Turkey Bolognese

So comforting! Serve with pasta for a hearty and delicious meal.
Photo Credit: The Endless Meal

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One Pot Turkey Tetrazzini

A super easy way to use up leftover turkey – packed with veggies, a lighter sauce, and all made in just one pot!
Photo Credit: iFoodReal

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Turkey Pot Pie Stroganoff

The combination of two comfort foods into one delicious dish, made with holiday leftovers and a few pantry staples!
Photo Credit: Grilling 24×7

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Green Chile Turkey Tetrazzini

Packed with flavor from green chiles, poblano peppers, and some spicy pepper jack cheese!
Photo Credit: Good Life Eats

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Turkey Stews & Chili

Pass me a bowl! These are perfect to cozy up with on those colder days!

Slow Cooker Southwestern Turkey Stew

Hearty, flavorful, easy and healthy!!
Photo Credit: From A Chef’s Kitchen

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Healthy Turkey Stew

This healthy turkey stew recipe is pure comfort – filled with hearty veggies and tender turkey in a light, creamy broth!
Photo Credit: Laura Fuentes

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Turkey Fricassee

This quick turkey fricassee features tender turkey and mushrooms in a creamy, silky white sauce – easy and delicious!
Photo Credit: Where Is My Spoon

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Leftover Turkey Chili

A tasty way to use up that extra turkey – it’s easy, healthy, and packed with flavor!
Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple

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Turkey Hash

Turkey hash is an easy, one-pan recipe for those leftovers!

Leftover Turkey Hash

Made with leftover turkey, gravy, and herbs, this turkey hash is the perfect quick and easy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers!
Photo Credit: Chisel & Fork

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Leftover Turkey Hash with Potatoes & Carrots

Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish uses up all those tasty turkey dinner leftovers in one flavor-packed meal!
Photo Credit: Always Use Butter

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Turkey Casseroles

Dig into some cozy, comfort food! Everything from a pasta casserole to Shepherd’s Pie to some rice casserole dishes.

Creamy Turkey Casserole

This leftover turkey casserole is loaded with pasta, veggies, and turkey, all smothered in a simple, creamy, cheesy sauce!
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

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Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

The perfect way to use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and delicious gravy.
Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit

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Cheesy Turkey and Rice Casserole

Packed with juicy turkey, tender rice, and tons of flavorful veggies, all baked in a rich sour cream broth!
Photo Credit: One Hot Oven

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Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

Flavorful and easy to make Instant Pot recipe!
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

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Turkey Enchiladas

Enchiladas are a delicious way to repurpose your turkey leftovers!

Leftover Turkey Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Turkey and baked sweet potatoes are rolled in tortillas with a tangy, spicy enchilada sauce.
Photo Credit: Sunkissed Kitchen

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Thanksgiving Enchiladas

Filled with leftover turkey, roasted butternut squash and Monterey Jack cheese (and served with pomegranate guacamole!).
Photo Credit: Burrata and Bubbles

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Turkey Turnovers And Pockets

How fun are these? And easy too! They both use store bought pastry so don’t shy away from trying them.

Festive Puff Pastry Pocket

Turkey, bacon, stuffing, cranberry, and white sauce all wrapped up in a puff pastry pocket, topped with a herby cheese crumb!
Photo Credit: Emily Leary

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Turkey Turnovers

Using premade pie crust makes this a quick and easy recipe!
Photo Credit: Ann’s Entitled Life

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Some Creative Ideas

This collection of unique and creative ideas deserved their own category. Some fun ways to use those turkey leftovers that I wouldn’t have thought of!

Diner Style Turkey Croquettes

This classic diner dish is perfect for leftover turkey!
Photo Credit: Ask Chef Dennis

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BBQ Turkey Stuffed Baked Potato

These delicious stuffed baked potatoes are a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Photo Credit: Hunny I’m Home

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Turkey a la King

This easy leftover turkey recipe is a streamlined version of pot pie minus the crust. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, toast, egg noodles, etc.
Photo Credit: Amy Casey Cooks

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Turkey Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats

A delicious variation of a classic comfort food!
Photo Credit: Culinary Cool

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Turkey Cranberry Pizza

All those festive turkey dinner flavors in pizza form!
Photo Credit: Art From My Table

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Instant Pot Turkey Congee

This recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Congee is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Photo Credit: Sift & Simmer

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Use In Chicken Recipes

Here’s a quick tip to wrap things up: all those recipes you love that call for cooked or rotisserie chicken? Just swap it with your leftover turkey! Boom – endless new ideas! Here are a few of my favorites.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy to make and extra cheesy, thanks to one special ingredient: homemade nacho cheese sauce! Just swap out the shredded cooked chicken for your leftover turkey, and you’re good to go!

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Chicken Macaroni Salad

This creamy pasta salad is so delicious! Simply swap out the chicken for leftover turkey.

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