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Turkey Leftovers Recipes

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Gingery-Apricot Turkey Salad Recipe - Diced turkey, tart green apples, crunchy celery, sweet apricot bits, and chopped cashews blend beautifully in this tasty turkey salad.

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Gingery-Apricot Turkey Salad

Diced turkey, tart green apples, crunchy celery, sweet apricot bits, and chopped cashews blend beautifully in this tasty turkey salad.

By LINDA W.

Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe and Video - Forget you are eating leftovers when you bite into this delicious turkey noodle casserole!

Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Forget you are eating leftovers when you bite into this delicious turkey noodle casserole!

By Chef John

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Turkey Enchiladas Recipe - Use canned enchilada sauce to reduce the preparation time in these turkey filled corn tortillas with olives, onions and two cheeses.

Turkey Enchiladas

Use canned enchilada sauce to reduce the preparation time in these turkey filled corn tortillas with olives, onions and two cheeses.

By Marta Sanchez

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Turkey a la King Recipe - Turkey, peas and mushrooms in a creamy sauce to serve over puff-pastry boats, biscuits, toast or rice.

Turkey a la King

Turkey, peas and mushrooms in a creamy sauce to serve over puff-pastry boats, biscuits, toast or rice.

By KARIN

Popular Recipes

Sweet Leftover Turkey Salad Recipe - After Thanksgiving, make a delicious turkey salad with the sweetness of apples and raisins, the tang of lemon juice, and the nutty crunch of sunflower seed kernels.

Sweet Leftover Turkey Salad

After Thanksgiving, make a delicious turkey salad with the sweetness of apples and raisins, the tang of lemon juice, and the nutty crunch of sunflower seed kernels.

By Cookin' Mommy

Cindy's Turkey Salad Recipe - Great for leftover Thanksgiving turkey! I threw it together and decided to write down the measurements. Everyone loved it! For a kick add more jalapeno pepper!

Cindy's Turkey Salad

Great for leftover Thanksgiving turkey! I threw it together and decided to write down the measurements. Everyone loved it! For a kick add more jalapeno pepper!

By SYNDI111

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells Recipe and Video - This recipe sounds odd, but I promise it makes for an unbelievable, rich hearty meal! Family and friends all show up a couple days AFTER Thanksgiving knowing this will be on the menu... Cheesy and delicious, and feeds a crowd!

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

This recipe sounds odd, but I promise it makes for an unbelievable, rich hearty meal! Family and friends all show up a couple days AFTER Thanksgiving knowing this will be on the menu... Cheesy and delicious, and feeds a crowd!

By abbeydave2003

Left-Over Turkey Pot Pie Recipe - Leftover turkey and gravy inspired this savory pot pie that includes onions, mushrooms, garlic, and frozen vegetables in a savory main dish that extends the pleasures of a holiday meal.

Left-Over Turkey Pot Pie

Leftover turkey and gravy inspired this savory pot pie that includes onions, mushrooms, garlic, and frozen vegetables in a savory main dish that extends the pleasures of a holiday meal.

By michelle_cows

How to Make Turkey Manicotti Recipe and Video - Chef John gives turkey leftovers an Italian spin. A homemade crepe enfolds the cheesy, amazing filling.

How to Make Turkey Manicotti

Chef John gives turkey leftovers an Italian spin. A homemade crepe enfolds the cheesy, amazing filling.

By Chef John

Turkey Pot Pie I Recipe and Video - Nothing beats a homemade turkey pot pie filled with leftover turkey, vegetables, and spices!

Turkey Pot Pie I

Nothing beats a homemade turkey pot pie filled with leftover turkey, vegetables, and spices!

By Linda

Turkey Tetrazzini II Recipe and Video - This delicious casserole combines leftover turkey meat and cooked pasta in a homemade creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

Turkey Tetrazzini II

This delicious casserole combines leftover turkey meat and cooked pasta in a homemade creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

By ANNOFBEV

Dad's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe and Video - Left over turkey meat joins forces with peas, carrots, and green beans in a savory pot pie. The recipe makes 2 pies to feed a good-sized family or to have a pie for later.

Dad's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Left over turkey meat joins forces with peas, carrots, and green beans in a savory pot pie. The recipe makes 2 pies to feed a good-sized family or to have a pie for later.

By Rob Neil

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup Recipe - Shredded turkey in a tomato-based soup is jazzed up with herbs and spices for a rich and warming alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches.

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Shredded turkey in a tomato-based soup is jazzed up with herbs and spices for a rich and warming alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches.

By SSTRAWDER

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Cuban Midnight Sandwich Recipe - Hoagie rolls are stuffed with sliced ham, turkey and Swiss cheese, then grilled in a skillet until the cheese is melted.

Cuban Midnight Sandwich

Hoagie rolls are stuffed with sliced ham, turkey and Swiss cheese, then grilled in a skillet until the cheese is melted.

By Maruchy Ramos-Lachance

Turkey Pot Pie Recipe - Cooked turkey, celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes in a creamy homemade sauce are baked in flaky pastry in this classic pot pie recipe.

Turkey Pot Pie

Cooked turkey, celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes in a creamy homemade sauce are baked in flaky pastry in this classic pot pie recipe.

By Linda

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe and Video - An easy, quick turkey dish that turns precooked turkey into a family favorite. Cooked turkey is combined with mushrooms, celery soup and sour cream, then baked in a dish with noodles.

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

An easy, quick turkey dish that turns precooked turkey into a family favorite. Cooked turkey is combined with mushrooms, celery soup and sour cream, then baked in a dish with noodles.

By ONE+ONE

Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe Recipe - Cooked chicken or turkey breast, pasta, veggies, sherry and broth with creamy and cheesy elements, all baked into a classic. This casserole is a great way to use leftover turkey or chicken. Delicious and freezes well too.

Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe

Cooked chicken or turkey breast, pasta, veggies, sherry and broth with creamy and cheesy elements, all baked into a classic. This casserole is a great way to use leftover turkey or chicken. Delicious and freezes well too.

By DACLKG

Southwestern Turkey Soup Recipe and Video - Shredded leftover turkey is cooked with tomatoes and green chiles, spiced with cayenne and cumin and finished off with fresh avocado and dried cilantro for a zesty, unusual soup.

Southwestern Turkey Soup

Shredded leftover turkey is cooked with tomatoes and green chiles, spiced with cayenne and cumin and finished off with fresh avocado and dried cilantro for a zesty, unusual soup.

By Doug Matthews

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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Recipe - Turkey, mashed potatoes, cheese, a special sauce, and some little extras combine to make a tasty casserole for 'the day after'. Absolutely delicious way to use those tasty Thanksgiving leftovers.

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Turkey, mashed potatoes, cheese, a special sauce, and some little extras combine to make a tasty casserole for 'the day after'. Absolutely delicious way to use those tasty Thanksgiving leftovers.

By Sharon Pruitt

Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe - Get every last bit of turkey goodness from your turkey by making broth from the carcass and simmering it into a hearty soup with lots of delicious vegetables and barley.

Turkey Carcass Soup

Get every last bit of turkey goodness from your turkey by making broth from the carcass and simmering it into a hearty soup with lots of delicious vegetables and barley.

By BirdNSav

Turkey Pot Pie II Recipe - Use a double crust to make either individual or family sized pies filled with turkey and vegetables with canned cream of chicken soup.

Turkey Pot Pie II

Use a double crust to make either individual or family sized pies filled with turkey and vegetables with canned cream of chicken soup.

By Diane

Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe - After the big T-day feast, this classic turkey soup makes fine use of a turkey carcass with added vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, peas, white rice, and even leftover stuffing.

Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup

After the big T-day feast, this classic turkey soup makes fine use of a turkey carcass with added vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, peas, white rice, and even leftover stuffing.

By Beverly Burton

Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe - Wild rice is cooked in chicken broth, then combined with turkey, bacon and cream in this warm soup seasoned with poultry seasoning and green onions.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Wild rice is cooked in chicken broth, then combined with turkey, bacon and cream in this warm soup seasoned with poultry seasoning and green onions.

By Jordanna Novak

Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe - A quick and easy sandwich with ham, turkey and swiss slices, dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown. A hot alternative to the usual lunch or snack. Try it with berry jam on the side.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

A quick and easy sandwich with ham, turkey and swiss slices, dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown. A hot alternative to the usual lunch or snack. Try it with berry jam on the side.

By CJO

Turkey Wild Rice Soup II Recipe - Use your left-over turkey to make a surprisingly elegant cream soup full of tender wild rice and turkey, simmered in broth enriched with half-and-half. Slivered almonds add crunch.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup II

Use your left-over turkey to make a surprisingly elegant cream soup full of tender wild rice and turkey, simmered in broth enriched with half-and-half. Slivered almonds add crunch.

By Galynn

Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream Recipe - Leftover cooked turkey is combined with salsa, corn, beans and cilantro in this quick soup topped with avocado cream.

Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream

Leftover cooked turkey is combined with salsa, corn, beans and cilantro in this quick soup topped with avocado cream.

By Janice Elder

Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings Recipe - This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings

This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

By Christine L.