Holidays & Entertaining Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes 18 Leftover Turkey Recipes for Amazing Post-Thanksgiving Meals By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kelsey Hansen Get this: Leftover turkey recipes can be even better than Thanksgiving dinner itself! Try these turkey soups, cheesy casseroles, piled-high sandwiches, turkey salads, and more to put Thanksgiving leftovers to good use. 01 of 18 Dairy-Free Turkey Tetrazzini View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Put a trio of Thanksgiving leftovers to work in this dairy-free casserole. Turkey and cooked greens make the filling while leftover bread cubes or stuffing mix forms a crunchy topper. Each bit is loaded with creaminess thanks to a homemade cashew-based sauce. 02 of 18 Garden Turkey Melt View Recipe Andy Lyons This isn't your typical deli sub! Our garden turkey melt is one turkey sandwich that doesn't slack on flavor. Artichoke hearts, garlic, and fresh rosemary do all the heavy lifting in this easy Thanksgiving leftovers recipe. 03 of 18 Leftover Turkey Pho View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Put shredded leftover turkey to good use in this quick version of Vietnam’s beautiful rice noodle soup, pho. Simmer packaged broth with toasted spices like cinnamon, star anise, and fresh ginger. Serve each bowl with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and sliced chiles. 04 of 18 Turkey Shepherd's Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats Not only is this a delicious and simple leftover turkey recipe, but you can add in other Thanksgiving leftovers, too! Mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and gravy make up this delicious leftover turkey casserole—simply swap the ingredients from our shepherd's pie recipe with turkey, potatoes, and other dishes borrowed from your Thanksgiving menu. 05 of 18 Sesame-Ginger Turkey Wraps View Recipe Andy Lyons Each of these tortilla-wrapped snacks is full of bold Asian flavors for a unique way to use up your leftover turkey. Top each turkey-filled wrap with broccoli cole slaw for an unexpected crunch in every bite. 06 of 18 Sloppy Turkey and Veggie Sandwiches View Recipe Scott Little Shred your leftover turkey to make these sloppy sandwiches that adults and kids won't be able to get enough of. A creamy goat cheese-yogurt sauce mixed with garlic and herbs adds flavor to every bite of turkey leftovers. 07 of 18 Cran-Turkey Enchiladas View Recipe Kim Cornelison This crowd-pleaser makes the most of leftover turkey and cranberry sauce—and it's got all of your favorite leftover turkey enchilada fixings, including black beans, salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and onion. 08 of 18 Smoked Turkey Panini View Recipe Andy Lyons This mile-high turkey sandwich gets a fresh spin with thick slices of country Italian bread and bruschetta topping. We'll show you how to create a melty leftover turkey sandwich using to skillets. 09 of 18 New World Chili View Recipe Andy Lyons Fresh pumpkin, dried cranberries, and jalapeno peppers add a pleasing twist to slow-simmering leftover turkey chili. Let it stew while you catch up on Netflix or the sports matches on TV. 10 of 18 Turkey-Avocado Wraps View Recipe Jay Wilde Turn leftover turkey into a tasty Tex-Mex lunch in these simple tortilla wraps starring creamy avocados and spicy chipotle peppers. Make the corn salsa up to 24 hours before serving. 11 of 18 Turkey-Spinach Toss View Recipe Andy Lyons Pepper-seasoned turkey breast, deli ham, and juicy oranges top fresh wilted spinach in this light lunch. Cooking juices make a tasty dressing for this leftover turkey breast recipe. 12 of 18 Chef's Salad View Recipe Blaine Moats We show you how to make the best variation of this classic salad, which tosses together with your favorite dressing and lots of fresh veggies and meats in just 30 minutes. 13 of 18 Turkey-Bacon Salad View Recipe Andy Lyons This easy leftover turkey recipe requires just a few ingredients, plus a homemade mustard-dill dressing. Bacon and snap peas top romaine lettuce in this hearty (and low-cal) turkey salad recipe. 14 of 18 Herbed Turkey and Waffles View Recipe Andy Lyons A creamy sauce featuring Parmesan cheese, roasted turkey, thyme, and sage tops these homemade cornmeal waffles. Cranberry relish makes a tart and delicious topper. 15 of 18 Turkey Frame Soup View Recipe Andy Lyons Whole wheat pasta, turnips, carrots, parsnips, and beans simmer for a little more than an hour in a zesty tomato broth to create this satisfying soup. It's the best way to make the most of every single piece of your leftover turkey. 16 of 18 The Anything Frittata View Recipe Scott Little Serve a next-day brunch you and your out-of-town guests will love. This turkey-and-veggie frittata takes just 25 minutes to make. Indulge in the Ultimate Brunch This Thanksgiving 17 of 18 24-Hour Chicken Fiesta Salad View Recipe Marty Baldwin Layers of greens, turkey, tomatoes, jicama, cheese, and beans topped with tortilla chips and served with a chili dressing make a texturally interesting Mexican-inspired turkey salad. Layer the ingredients in the evening and chill overnight. Open the fridge come dinnertime and voila! You've got yourself a beautiful and filling meal. 18 of 18 Turkey Pad Thai View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Pad Thai is Thailand's most famous noodle dish. Whether they're called banh pho (in Vietnamese) or sen mee (in Thai), rice stick noodles are still rice stick noodles. Don't soak the noodles too long or they'll break when cooked. And while chicken might be the typical option, swapping in leftover Thanksgiving turkey will put a delicious spin on a delicious recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit