10+ Recipes for Leftover Turkey

November 24, 2021
Got leftovers from that holiday turkey? -- Check out this collection of 10+ favorite recipes for leftover turkey. Loaded up with casseroles, soups, and our favorite turkey salad, there's sure to be one or two (or ten!) you'll love!

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I don't know about you, but one of my favorite parts of big holiday meals is the leftovers. Digging into those leftovers for days to create your plate of personal favorites just extends the deliciousness. And as the cook of the house, transforming those leftovers into new tasty dishes is fun, too.

And when it comes to that holiday turkey, it's especially fun to work with.  Because turkey lends itself well to so many different types of dishes -- from creamy casseroles, to soups, to sandwich fillings, and more, including our favorite Southern Turkey Salad, of course.

If you've got some leftover turkey on your hands, here are 10+ of our favorite recipe ideas for enjoying it.

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Enjoy!

Turkey lends itself well to so many different types of dishes -- from creamy casseroles, to soups, to sandwich fillings, and more.


Such a classic. This one's oh-so creamy and delicious, loaded with chopped turkey and mixed vegetables. You may just decide it's so good, you don't want to wait for turkey leftovers  to make it! 

Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole image ~ When you get tired of turkey sandwiches, whip up a creamy pan of Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole to enjoy those Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey leftovers.  You may just decide it's so good, you don't want to wait for turkey leftovers  to make it!


Take those leftover turkey sandwiches up a notch - and make them turkey SALAD sandwiches instead! This Southern Turkey Salad is creamy, loaded with flavor, and a perfectly delicious way to enjoy those turkey leftovers.

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Aka: Leftover Turkey Spaghetti Casserole, this one's just got a fun name, don't you think? Creamy spaghetti loaded with chopped leftover turkey and slathered with cheese, this one's also got great flavor.

Serving Turketti {aka: Leftover Turkey Spaghetti Casserole} Image


This one packs all the great turkey and dressing flavors of Thanksgiving into one hearty dinner dish.

Turkey & Dressing Casserole image - all the Thanksgiving flavors of turkey & dressing we love in one hearty dinner dish.


Bacon-laced creamy Turkey-Bacon Alfredo Casserole is a wonderful way to enjoy those turkey leftovers.  Taking advantage of prepared Alfredo sauce convenience, it's not only tasty, it's easy to prepare, too.

Turkey-Bacon Alfredo Casserole Image ~ Bacon-laced creamy Turkey-Bacon Alfredo Casserole is a wonderful way to enjoy those turkey leftovers.  Taking advantage of prepared Alfredo sauce convenience, it's not only tasty, it's easy to prepare, too.


Comfort food alert! Chunks of chopped turkey are surrounded in creamy milk gravy, and served over warm noodles, rice, or toast -- it's absolutely creamy down-home comfort food at its best.

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Turkey soup doesn't need to be boring! This creamy version with spinach is one rich, hearty, flavor-loaded soup ... that's so much "more" than your basic turkey soup.

Creamy Turkey Soup with Spinach image ~ Got turkey leftovers?  Whip up a pot of Creamy Turkey Soup with Spinach.  It's one rich, hearty, flavor-loaded soup ... that's so much "more" than a basic turkey sandwich.


Made with basic pantry staples and requiring just a short simmer, this is one tasty turkey soup that doesn't take all day. Quick Turkey Noodle Soup truly couldn't be any easier to make!

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Made with both leftover turkey and leftover mashed potatoes, Creamy Turkey Potato Soup is a total win win for repurposing and enjoying those holiday dinner leftovers! With its fabulous flavor delivered up in a wonderfully rich and creamy potato base, this tasty soup is pure creamy comfort in a bowl.




Whip up a simple turkey filling baked between layers of crescent dough, and you've got super tasty Turkey Crescent Bites.  It's a perfectly scrumptious recipe for lunch, brunch, and as an appetizer or snack.

Turkey Crescent Bites image ~ Whip up a simple turkey filling baked between layers of crescent dough, and you've got super tasty Turkey Crescent Bites.  It's a perfectly scrumptious recipe for enjoying those turkey leftovers.


10+ Recipes for Leftover Turkey ~ Got leftovers from that holiday turkey? -- Check out this collection of 10+ favorite recipes for leftover turkey. Loaded up with casseroles, soups, and our favorite turkey salad, there's sure to be one or two (or ten!) you'll love!  www.thekitchenismyplayground.com


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  1. OH my goodness; these all sound so good!!

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  2. Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a great week!

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