I have a confession to make. Traditional Thanksgiving turkey is not my thing. Leftover Turkey? Now that's something that I can get behind. I love cooking with Turkey after the holiday. We always have plenty left and you can make a wide variety of dishes.
This year, I'm doing something different for Thanksgiving. Instead of buying a whole turkey and wasting a lot of it (no one likes dark meat here at the CB home). I'm just going to brine a breast and make that. We'll still have some for leftover turkey recipes and eliminate the waste (and that nasty carcass).
Still leaves me with the dilemma of what to do with leftover bird. Thank goodness I have friends that are great cooks that come up with creative ideas. Here are 20 of them.
- Turkey Crescent Bites – The Kitchen is My Playground
- Instant Pot Mole with Turkey – The Cents'able Shoppin
- Turkey with Curry and Coconut Sauce – Busy Being Jennifer
- Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe – Everyday Savvy
- Turkey Shepherd's Pie – Home. Made. Interest.
- Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole – The Kitchen is My Playground
- Turkey & Apple Salad – Who Needs A Cape?
- Tetrazzini Casserole Turkeyerole With Left – Dancing Through the Rain
- Sushi-Inspired Thanksgiving Turkey Rolls – Arts & Crackers
- Turkey Corn Chowder – A Turtle's Life for Me
- Leftover Turkey Casserole with Sweet Potatoes – Just Short of Crazy
- Turkey Turnovers – Ann's Entitled Life
- Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole – Who Needs A Cape?
- Turkey Taquitos Recipe – Thrifty Recipes
- Fall Enchilada Casserole with Turkey & Sweet Potatoes – Frugal Coupon Living
- Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich – Home. Made. Interest.
- Southwest Turkey Wrap – Thrifty Jinxy
- Turkey and Stuffing Waffles Recipe – Sugar, Spice and Family Life
- Festive Turkey Florentine Lasagna Recipe – Three Different Directions
- Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Nachos – Bless Her Heart Y'all
So, what do you plan to make for Thanksgiving? Which leftover recipe appeals to you most?
Cris of Kiss My Tulle says
November 9, 2017 at 3:30 pmWhat is this leftover turkey you speak of? 😉
Jaelan says
November 9, 2017 at 4:27 pmI usually just put it on a roll with dressing and cranberry sauce. 😛 But If I were more ambitious, I’d do all of these. Haha
Bekah says
November 9, 2017 at 4:46 pmi just drown it in gravy but these nachos have me questioning my ways.
Camille Gabel says
November 9, 2017 at 4:52 pmI’m not a big fan of leftovers but there are several recipes in there that could make me change my mind!
Sarah says
November 9, 2017 at 6:07 pmThese all look great. I always have a hard time using up all the leftover turkey.
Stephanie says
November 9, 2017 at 9:55 pmHoly moly! This list is gold!
carrie says
November 10, 2017 at 8:24 amThanksgiving leftovers are the best! I am loving this collection of tasty recipes. 🙂
Brooke says
November 10, 2017 at 8:36 amWe always have SO MUCH TURKEY left over! The extra recipes will really come in handy!
Jessica Holoka says
November 10, 2017 at 6:35 pmI’m with you! I love Thanksgiving just for the leftovers! Pinning this!
Lisa Marie Heath says
November 10, 2017 at 11:29 pmThese are PERFECT! As a family of 3 – we always have a ton of leftover turkey
Jamie says
November 12, 2017 at 12:53 pmWe’ve been a breast only family for years! We rarely have any leftovers, but when we do, I like to make turkey casserole.