Think the day after Thanksgiving can’t be as delicious as the main event? Think again. Turn leftovers into new favorites. These Thanksgiving leftover meals offer tasty ways to reinvent turkey, stuffing, and sides into a satisfying new meal. From savory casseroles to hearty sandwiches and one-pot dinners, this roundup of ideas to transform Thanksgiving leftovers will help you get your family to enjoy leftovers.
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
“I wrote this recipe today, wanting something different to do with my leftovers.” – Shari
Turkey Croquettes (After Thanksgiving Day Treat)
“Don’t despair over all that leftover turkey staring you in the face. Here’s a recipe to get the creative juices flowing. If you don’t wanna singe the eyeballs, remove seeds and ribs from your pepper before processing.” – Iris
Turkey Pot Pies
“This is something to do with the leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner. My husband looks forward to them before Thanksgiving gets here. I almost feel silly for posting this because it’s so easy… LOL!” – Janet
Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas
“This recipe is great for leftover holiday turkey! I’m often asked to bring it to potlucks and gatherings. It isn’t too spicy, and I consider it very kid-friendly.” – Tammy
Creamy Turkey & Noodles
“I needed a recipe for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey. After scouring dozens of recipes, I just didn’t find anything that jumped out at me. So I made my own. This is versatile… add veggies and use chicken instead of turkey. Throw in a greased casserole dish, top with canned French fried onions, and bake for extra crunch. My husband loved it!” – Mary
Thanksgiving Monte Cristos for Two
“Another way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving! Another great way to do a Monte is with leftover chicken from the grill, honey dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese. Either way, a great treat!” – Barbara
Turkey Rice Roasted Garlic Soup
“This was something I put together with what I had in the kitchen.” – Kathryn
Turkey Broccoli Cheese Pockets
“I came up with this one when looking for a different way to use leftover turkey that the whole family could enjoy. They became an instant hit. We make them in larger batches, and it’s easy to adjust the amounts to taste.” – Deborah
Quick and Easy Turkey Noodle Soup
“Since it was cold today, I decided to make some turkey soup from leftover turkey and some broth I made from the bones. I didn’t have noodles so I tried the Ramen noodles and it was very tasty.” – Judy
Turkey Salad
“My daughter and I are posting yummy recipes left to us by my Grandma Vivian, her great-grandma. We love and miss you.” – Carrie
Turkey Tetrazzini
“I started making this recipe about 10 years ago to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. We always have it the weekend following turkey day. It is a great change of flavor.” – Tamara
Cran-Apple BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich
“A recipe from Thanksgiving Day leftovers. I try not to waste anything. So, this is a different sandwich I came up with using cranberry sauce, applesauce, turkey, and gravy. Even leftover dinner rolls can be used to make sliders.” – Lisa
Kroketten (Dutch Croquettes)
“These were some of my favorite treats in Holland, and they have vending machines in the streets where you can get them all the time; they even had them at the amusement park! They are not hard at all. Give them a try. Mix and match the fillings to your liking, as long as your stuffing is not too sloppy, they should turn out fine.” – Lisa ‘Gayle’
Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole
“Wondering what to do with the leftover turkey and mashed potatoes? Make this easy and tasty leftover turkey casserole dish.” – Marsha
Cranberry and Brie Turkey Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Bacon
“A cranberry roast turkey grilled brie sandwich!” – Kevin