42 leftover turkey recipes

Turkey tomato soup with leftover cooked turkey, fresh tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme in a simple chicken broth base. A homey, weeknight-fast way to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a bright bowl.

Mexican turkey casserole layered with corn chips, green chiles, sour cream gravy, and melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex weeknight dinner using leftover turkey or chicken.

Scalloped turkey and cauliflower baked in a light turkey stock gravy. A low-calorie main dish that puts leftover turkey to good use.

Layered casserole of chicken or turkey, green beans, and almonds in creamy mushroom soup sauce, topped with buttery stuffing. The ultimate leftover turkey makeover.

Turkey noodle soup made from scratch with homemade bone broth, zucchini, carrots, and herbs. A from-the-carcass soup that turns leftover turkey bones into a rich, clear broth.

Turkey and broccoli baked in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce with mushrooms, topped with golden buttermilk biscuits. A cozy one-dish casserole that turns leftover turkey into a 30-minute dinner.

Leftover turkey and fat-free refried beans cooked with onions, bell peppers, chili powder, and sour cream, loaded into crispy taco shells with cheddar. A quick, lighter taco night that puts those turkey leftovers to good use.

Mexican turkey rollups stuffed with seasoned turkey, cheddar, salsa, and olives in flour tortillas, baked under a creamy taco-spiced sauce. Great for using leftover turkey.

Open-face turkey melt on toasted English muffins with broiled Monterey Jack and a fresh Italian-dressed chopped salad piled on top. A bright, crunchy spin on a leftover-turkey sandwich.

Quick flour-and-water gravy made from braised turkey cooking liquid. A simple two-minute pan sauce to serve over leftover braised turkey.

Hot turkey sandwich melts loaded with cheddar, mustard, and dill pickles, baked under foil until gooey. Just 5 minutes prep and a brilliant way to use leftover turkey.

Creamy turkey enchiladas stuffed with corn and broccoli in a sour cream filling, smothered in a cheesy cream of chicken sauce. A smart way to use leftover turkey. Makes 12.

Golden turkey croissant sandwich layered with sliced cooked turkey, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and warm cheddar cheese sauce. The buttery breakfast-style sandwich that turns leftover turkey into something diner-worthy.

Turkey shortcakes with a melted cheese sauce served over biscuits, toast, or cornbread. A quick, creamy way to use up leftover turkey in about 25 minutes.

Turkey Mexican is sliced barbecued turkey breast simmered in salsa, topped with melted cheddar and black olives, and garnished with sour cream. A fast 30-minute way to use leftover turkey.

A delicious yet nutritious way to use up your leftover turkey meat. Mushroom and spinach add some great health-boosting Vitamins and minerals. Turkey and eggs are packed with protein, so you will be feeling full afterwards.