25 Best Leftover Turkey Recipes to Make After the Thanksgiving Feast
Give your leftovers new life!
Thanksgiving leftovers are one of the best parts about the holiday—that's what Ree Drummond says, anyway! After all, there are so many ways to use leftover mashed potatoes and leftover cranberry sauce. But when it's time to revisit your Thanksgiving turkey, many people often find themselves simply reheating their bird after the feast. Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, but if you want to take things to the next level, try these leftover turkey recipes!
Here, you'll find weeknight dinners, leftover sandwiches, comforting soup recipes, and so much more. The best part? All of these delicious turkey recipes are even easier to make thanks to leftover turkey. It's always a good idea to find out exactly how much turkey you'll need in advance, but if you want to enjoy leftovers for days to come, be sure to factor in some extra. Turkey can last in the refrigerator for up to four days which means there's plenty of time to try a handful of these comfort food dishes. Transform your leftover turkey into casseroles like turkey tetrazzini, jazzed up turkey sandwiches, and one of Ree's all-time favorites, turkey pot pie. "The wonderfulness of this leftover recipe is made even greater if you have a leftover pie crust laying around!" she says. Remember that you can also swap turkey for chicken in tons of recipes, like enchiladas and stuffing casserole. Your crew won't even notice the difference!
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