24 Leftover Turkey Recipes That'll Upstage Your Thanksgiving Feast (2024)

Layer leftover turkey crispy bacon, creamy brie, and cranberry sauce between two slices of fresh bread for an indulgent mid-day meal.

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Spice up your leftover turkey with this Mexican-inspired soup.

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If the thought of how much food you ate on Thanksgiving makes you ill, try this lightened-up sandwich the day after the big event.

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When Thanksgiving is over, you'll want a break from cooking. And this 30-minute skillet pot pie is the perfect dinner choice!

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Why wait until lunch? Serve up a hearty breakfast the day after Thanksgiving to get a heads start on your fridge full of leftovers.

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Pack your egg roll with all of your favorite leftovers — not just turkey, but macaroni and cheese, cranberries, and stuffing too!

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Continue to indulge this thanksgiving with this turkey and cheese dip served in a warm sourdough bread bowl.

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Get creative and use that leftover turkey and stuffing to make these colorful stuffed bell peppers.

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This rich and creamy soup recipe is the best way to use up turkey, corn, and any other surplus veggies that may be taking up space in your fridge.

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You can use refrigerated pie crusts to simplify this dinner recipe.

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Juicy, zesty, and tasty are three words to describe this spin on your leftovers.

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Using your delicious Thanksgiving turkey, put together this quick and simple wrap that is filling and healthy.

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Lifestyle blogger Marla Meridith developed this dish to be made two ways: either with cranberry sauce and sour cream, or Mexican-style with beans and avocado.

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Take your turkey leftovers and turn them into a spicy snack.

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Cozy up with a bowl of the "perfect fall chili" from Leanne of Organize & Decorate Everything.

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Add turkey to a homemade soup of Thai curry past, coconut milk, and squash.

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This combo of turkey and mushrooms smothered in a white wine and gravy sauce is the ideal sandwich for a cold winter night.

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A healthier take on classic enchiladas, this dish uses reduced-fat sour cream, diced turkey, and roasted red peppers in corn tortillas, baked until bubbly.

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For a quick and elegant way to serve turkey leftovers, try this fresh salad with a zesty dressing that combines the bright flavors of lemon, gin, and mint with the earthy sweetness of honey.

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Take a break from carbs (hello, stuffing and pie!) with these yummy lettuce wraps.

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