The Best Leftover Turkey Recipes

If you’re looking for the best leftover turkey recipes, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up my favorites so that those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers don’t go to waste.

Without further ado, here’s some Thanksgiving leftover ideas you’re sure to love:

Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup from Salt & Lavender

This cozy soup is perfect for using leftover turkey meat.

Thanksgiving Leftover Pull-Apart Bread from Bakers Royale

How epic is this? If you want to go all-out, make this tasty comfort food!

Butter Turkey Curry from The Endless Meal

Love butter chicken? You’ll love this butter turkey too. 

Thai Turkey Soup from Salt & Lavender

This creamy coconut curry Thai-inspired turkey soup recipe is incredibly flavorful and easy to make.

Turkey Salad from The Beach House Kitchen

If you like chicken salad, you’ll love this turkey twist on it using Thanksgiving leftovers. Perfect for taking to work!

Pumpkin Frittata with Turkey from Cotter Crunch

If you like eggs, this frittata (similar to a crustless quiche) is a healthy, protein-packed, and filling way to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Thanksgiving Leftover Balls from Real Food By Dad

These deep fried balls are dipped in panko and stuffed with dressing, chopped turkey, Parmesan cheese then drizzled and dipped in gravy. 

Creamy Leftover Turkey Pasta from Salt & Lavender

A little pancetta, cream, and sweet corn go a long way to making turkey leftovers taste different and amazing!

Turkey Pot Pie from The Recipe Rebel

This easy dinner is made in one pan, with tender turkey, vegetables, and a creamy gravy topped with puff pastry.

Leftover Turkey Detox Soup from Sweet Peas & Saffron

Overindulged a little too much this Thanksgiving? Get back on track with this healthy soup!

Hearty Turkey Stew from Vikalinka

This turkey stew is made with leftover turkey, bacon, leeks, carrots and potatoes. The comfort food your colder nights need! You can add a splash of cream or keep it as is. 

Ultimate Leftover Turkey Club from Cooking for Keeps

This ain’t no boring leftover turkey sandwich.

Smothered Green Chile Burritos by Tastes Better from Scratch

You’ll love this cheesy Tex-Mex way to use up turkey leftovers (sub turkey for chicken).

Leftover Turkey Korma by SuperGolden Bakes

If you love curry, this turkey korma will hit the spot!

Bacon Ranch Turkey Sliders from Wine and Glue

These sliders had me at “bacon”!

Leftover Turkey Chili from Salt & Lavender

Want a healthy and flavorful way to put those turkey leftovers to good use? Try this chili!

Loaded Turkey Panini from Pinch of Yum

If you like warm, gooey cheese, this is your best bet for those turkey leftovers!

Thankgiving Tacos from Table for Two

These tacos are a fun way of using up Thanksgiving leftovers!

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie from The Cozy Cook

This twist on the comfort food classic is sure to be a hit with the family!

Easy Leftover Turkey Soup from Salt & Lavender

This soup  fast, simple, and healthy. It’s full of veggies and flavor and easy to make after you’re exhausted from preparing for the big feast.

Thanksgiving Burger from Real Food By Dad 

Burger lovers rejoice… this burger is so insane that it works. Ok, so maybe it doesn’t have turkey, but it has the other Thanksgiving sides, so I just had to include it in here. You could probably add some turkey to it if you wanted, though! 😉

Which will you try? What’s your favorite way to use Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey leftovers?

You may also like my Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes roundup or The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes.