After a big holiday meal, you probably have plenty of leftover turkey and need a few new ways to use it. These 10 leftover turkey dinners turn that extra meat into easy, satisfying meals that feel completely different from your original feast. From comforting casseroles to quick weeknight dinners, you’ll find plenty of ideas to make the most of your turkey without feeling like you’re eating the same meal all over again.
Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas
These Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas have crisp tortillas with melty cheese, tender bites of turkey, and a sweet-tart ribbon of cranberry sauce in every cheesy, pull-apart wedge. It’s all your favorite holiday flavors folded into one irresistible handheld bite. Get the recipe
Turkey Carnitas
These Turkey Carnitas have juicy shredded turkey, piled onto warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Every bite is tender, crispy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Get the recipe
Turkey Pepperoncini Salad Sandwiches
These Turkey Pepperoncini Salad Sandwiches turn plain leftover turkey into a lunch you’ll actually get excited about. Tender chunks of turkey get tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing loaded with zippy pepperoncini, crunchy celery, and fresh dill, then piled high on soft hoagie rolls. Get the recipe
Turkey Mushroom Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
This Turkey Mushroom Gravy with Mashed Potatoes is the best way to stretch your holiday leftovers into a whole new dinner. It’s pure cozy comfort food that tastes like a hug on a plate. Get the recipe
Turkey Noodle Casserole
This Turkey Noodle Casserole has tender pasta shells, chunks of turkey, and colorful veggies get folded into a rich, creamy sauce made, then finished with a layer of bubbly, melty mozzarella. Every spoonful is cozy, cheesy, and full of that classic holiday flavor. Get the recipe
Leftover Turkey & Pearl Couscous Soup
This Leftover Turkey & Pearl Couscous Soup is cozy comfort in a bowl, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes. Shredded turkey, tender carrots, and celery simmer in a fragrant thyme and garlic broth along with plump, chewy pearls of couscous in every spoonful. Get the recipe
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich
Wondering what to do with all the leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner? You are going to love this Ultimate Turkey Sandwich, stuffed with brie cheese, turkey slices, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, then slathered with rich turkey gravy. Get the recipe
The Best Homemade Turkey Enchiladas
Making the BEST Homemade Turkey Enchiladas is easier than you think, and the results are worth every step! Tender corn tortillas are packed with a seasoned filling that includes leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and a generous layer of melty cheese, these enchiladas are a satisfying meal. Get the recipe
Sheet Pan Turkey Nachos
Ultimate Sheet Pan Nachos are a great way to feed a crowd without any fuss. Loaded with layers of crispy tortilla chips, melty cheese, seasoned meat, black beans, and all your favorite toppings, they’re perfect for game days, gatherings, or even a weeknight treat. Get the recipe
Delicious Thai Red Curry with Turkey
Thai Red Curry is one of those dishes that hits all the right notes—spicy, creamy, and just a little sweet. Loaded with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, bell peppers, and infused with aromatic spices and coconut milk, this Thai red curry is delicious. Get the recipe
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