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40+ Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Published: Nov 25, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Four photos; two of soups, potato pancakes and a flatbread with text on image for Pinterest.
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40+ Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Four photos of different turkey leftovers with text on image.

If you find yourself with holiday leftovers my round-up of over 40+ Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes will have the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and even leftover pie used up creatively in no time!

Four photos; two of soups, potato pancakes and a flatbread with text on image for Pinterest.

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving. Now that are bellies are full and our refrigerators are full of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and other sides I felt it was time to share a round-up of 40+ Thanksgiving leftover recipes.

I rarely ever serve my leftovers the same the next day. I love to create new recipes and ways to use up the leftovers to make my guest feel like they are eating new meals. And of course not get tired of eating turkey, turkey, and more turkey.

Jump to:
  • Leftover Turkey Recipes
  • Instant Pot Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
  • Easy Turkey Pot Pie
  • Turkey Pesto Pasta
  • Turkey Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
  • French Onion Turkey Casserole
  • Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
  • Creamed Turkey Over Biscuits
  • Potato Corn Chowder with Turkey
  • Turkey Enchiladas | Creme De La Crumb
  • How to Make Turkey Stock
  • Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
  • Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie
  • Leftover Turkey Recipe: Turkey Pho in 15 Minutes
  • Leftover Stuffing Recipes
  • Turkey & Stuffing Dumpling Soup
  • Roasted Celery Boats with Cajun Stuffing
  • SAVORY CREPES with THANKSGIVING TURKEY STUFFING
  • Leftover Stuffing Cakes {Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipe} – WellPlated.com
  • Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls
  • Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Frittata – Dad With A Pan
  • Leftover Stuffin’ Muffins
  • Leftover Stuffing Breakfast Casserole
  • Leftover Cheesy Stuffing Balls – Simply Delicious
  • Leftovers Stuffing Crackers
  • Leftover Cranberry Sauce Recipes
  • Cranberry Turkey Salad
  • Gingerbread Crusted Baked Brie
  • Turkey Cranberry Flatbread
  • Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon – Peas and Crayons
  • Cranberry Mustard Sauce
  • Turkey Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
  • Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bars
  • Cranberry Champagne Spritzer
  • Cranberry Shortbread Bars | Make Use of Your Leftover Cranberry Sauce
  • Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes
  • Mashed Potato Cakes
  • Mashed Potato Soup
  • Fried Mashed Potato Balls
  • Easy Duchess Potatoes
  • Mashed Potato Puffs
  • Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls
  • Leftover Mashed Potato Bake
  • Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles – Joy the Baker
  • Leftover Pie Recipes
  • Apple Pie Milkshake
  • Leftover Pie Parfaits – Sweet Cs Designs
  • Leftover Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Milkshake – A Beautiful Plate
  • Blueberry Pie Milkshake

Leftover Turkey Recipes

If you find yourself with an abundance of turkey, these leftover turkey recipes should be able to use it up in no time! From creative pot pies, to soups, stews, and sandwiches!

Instant Pot Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Let your Instant Pot do all the work and transform leftover turkey into this delicious Instant Pot Turkey & Wild Rice Soup in just minutes.
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Easy Turkey Pot Pie

Close up of a turkey pot pie with a slice taken out of it.
Turkey Pot Pie is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey, gravy, and vegetables cooked down and sandwiched between store bought pie crust. It's then baked to golden brown which makes for an easy and comforting leftover dinner.
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Turkey Pesto Pasta

My Turkey Pesto Pasta recipe takes only 30 minutes to make, and uses leftover turkey, pesto, spaghetti, and other vegetables to transform into an Italian-American easy dinner!
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Turkey Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

Turkey Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
Use up that leftover turkey and make a hearty gluten-free dairy free soup that everyone can join the days after Thanksgiving.
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French Onion Turkey Casserole

French Onion Turkey Casserole
This is a great recipe if you have any turkey left over from your big holiday meals! I found this recipe for French Onion Turkey Casserole at CampbellsKitchen.com. As I typically do, though, I…
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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

White bowl filled with vegetables and turkey soup.
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey. Pair it with fresh vegetables and herbs and wild rice and you will have a comforting soup in about an hours time.
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Creamed Turkey Over Biscuits

Creamed Turkey Over Biscuits
This comforting u0026 hearty Creamed Turkey Over Biscuits recipe is perfect for that leftover holiday turkey.
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Potato Corn Chowder with Turkey

Change up the way you use up leftover turkey and make my easy recipe for Potato Corn Chowder with Turkey! No one will realize they are eating leftover turkey.
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Turkey Enchiladas | Creme De La Crumb

Turkey Enchiladas | Creme De La Crumb
Easy cheesy turkey and black bean enchiladas! Perfect for using up leftover shredded turkey!
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How to Make Turkey Stock

How to Make Turkey Stock
Don't waste the turkey carcass instead boil it down and learn how to make the most delicious and flavorful turkey stock!
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Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

White baking dish filled with pasta, cheese, turkey, carrots, and peas.
Turkey Tetrazzini is a creamy baked pasta casserole that has mushrooms, peas, carrots, and turkey. This rich and creamy casserole recipe is the perfect way to reinvent leftover turkey into something new and takes just under an hour to make.
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Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie

Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie
Are you looking for a quick healthy dinner to make on a busy weeknight? My family loves this Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie.
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Leftover Turkey Recipe: Turkey Pho in 15 Minutes

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Turkey Pho in 15 Minutes
So quick and easy! This leftover turkey pho recipe uses a quick trick so that it’s ready in under 15 minutes. Leftover turkey never tasted so good!
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Leftover Stuffing Recipes

What do you do when you have way too much stuffing? Transform the dressing into delicious new meals! From soups to frittatas I have 10 of my favorite leftover stuffing recipes.

Turkey & Stuffing Dumpling Soup

Top view of two bowls of Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup with dinner rolls on the side.
Use up leftover turkey and stuffing to make this delicious Turkey & Stuffing Dumpling Soup for lunch or dinner. First you make a homemade turkey stock that simmers on the stove top for about an hour. Then you make fluffy stuffing dumplings that are dropped into the piping hot stock. This soup recipe is made with fresh ingredients and some pantry staples. I guarantee you'll be going back for seconds and thirds.
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Roasted Celery Boats with Cajun Stuffing

Roasted Celery Boats with Cajun Stuffing
Roasted Celery Boats with Cajun Stuffing are a fantastic way to enjoy a slimmed-down version of a holiday favorite!
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SAVORY CREPES with THANKSGIVING TURKEY STUFFING

SAVORY CREPES with THANKSGIVING TURKEY STUFFING
Looking for a breakfast that not only tastes great but also helps to clear out some of the Thanksgiving leftovers in the fridge? These Savory Crepes with Turkey and Stuffing are fantastic additions to the menu! Here is a new take on Thanksgiving leftovers- savory crepes made with mashed potatoes, th…
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Leftover Stuffing Cakes {Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipe} – WellPlated.com

Leftover Stuffing Cakes {Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipe} - WellPlated.com
Transform extra Thanksgiving stuffing into easy leftover stuffing cakes. Crisp on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and perfect with eggs.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls
Use leftover stuffing or dressing from Thanksgiving to make these irresistible Crunchy Mozzarella Balls! Wrap fresh mozzarella with a scoop of stuffing and shape into a ball. Roll in panko bread crumbs, fry and serve
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Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Frittata – Dad With A Pan

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Frittata - Dad With A Pan
Turkey season is the best season I always say. Ok, I’ve never said that before until just now, but still! The only thing better than Thanksgiving […]
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Leftover Stuffin’ Muffins

Leftover Stuffin’ Muffins
Use up those Thanksgiving leftovers in these versatile and customizable Stuffin’ Muffins. Freezable and reheatable for quick meals later. Step by Step photos
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Leftover Stuffing Breakfast Casserole

Leftover Stuffing Breakfast Casserole
Need any ideas of what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? One of the best things you can do is turn them into a hearty breakfast. This easy recipe for Leftover Stuffing Breakfast casserole turns thanksgiving stuffing into a delicious breakfast bake that everyone will love. Serve for the day aft…
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Leftover Cheesy Stuffing Balls – Simply Delicious

Leftover Cheesy Stuffing Balls - Simply Delicious
These cheesy stuffing balls recipe is the perfect way to use up left-over stuffing after Thanksgiving or Christmas and makes a great snack.
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Leftovers Stuffing Crackers

Leftovers Stuffing Crackers
These Leftover Stuffing Crackers are a great way to use up leftover stuffing! Serve these stuffing crackers anything you’d top crackers with!
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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Did you make too much cranberry sauce? No problem at all! From turkey salad, flatbreads, and even a baked brie I have a wide-variety of leftover cranberry sauce recipes for you to use!

Cranberry Turkey Salad

Use up the leftover turkey and cranberry sauce and wow your guest with delicious cranberry turkey salad that can be placed on croissants, leftover rolls, or even scoop with crackers.
Check out this recipe

Gingerbread Crusted Baked Brie

Gingerbread Crusted Baked Brie
Gingerbread Crusted Baked Brie! This gorgeous appetizer may be simple, but it isn’t lacking one bit of warm, festive flavors for your holidays gatherings!
Check out this recipe

Turkey Cranberry Flatbread

Top view of four triangle slices of flatbread with cranberry sauce on the side.
Use up the last of the holiday turkey and cranberry sauce leftovers with my easy 10 minute recipe for Turkey Cranberry Flatbreads. This makes for the perfect easy lunch or dinner after a day full of cooking!
Check out this recipe

Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon – Peas and Crayons

Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon - Peas and Crayons
Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon makes a perfect post Thanksgiving lunch or dinner and will help you use leftover cranberry sauce in the most delicious way!
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Cranberry Mustard Sauce

Use up leftover cranberry sauce and make this super simple recipe for Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce. Perfect for dipping with pretzels, on a cheese board, or even on meat.
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Turkey Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Turkey Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
I’m gonna let y’all in on a well known secret, I look forward to Thanksgiving ALL year. It’s by far my favorite meal. Honestly, I look forward to the leftovers almost just as much as
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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bars

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bars
These Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bars are the perfect post holiday treat everyone will love. Don’t toss your leftover cranberry sauce, re-purpose it as the filling for these oat bars! Simple, delicious and kid friendly!
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Cranberry Champagne Spritzer

Today, I’m sharing with you a delicious and easy-to-make champagne brunch spritzer that will ‘Wow’ your guest.
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Cranberry Shortbread Bars | Make Use of Your Leftover Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Shortbread Bars | Make Use of Your Leftover Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Shortbread Bars make a delicious treat for the holidays and are the perfect way to use up any leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving!
Check out this recipe

Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

I always make more than enough mashed potatoes so I can make mashed potato cakes or even mashed potato soup! I’ve gathered quite a few of my favorite leftover mashed potato recipes!

Mashed Potato Cakes

Top view of a plate of mashed potato cakes on a plate with toppings.
Use up leftover mashed potatoes to make the most divine Mashed Potato Cakes perfect to enjoy for breakfast or as a side dish with dinner. This recipe takes less then a half hour and uses both fresh and pantry staple ingredients you can find in your home. Don't forget to serve these potato pancakes with apple sauce and sour cream!
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Mashed Potato Soup

white bowl filled with mashed potato soup.
Mashed Potato Soup is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This quick cooking soup comes together in 30 minutes with just 6 ingredients. Even better, your family will never know they are eating the leftover mashed potatoes!
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Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Fried Mashed Potato Balls – Leftover mashed potatoes make these perfect crisp bites for a tasty side dish or appetizer. Crunchy outside, stuffed with a creamy inside..
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Easy Duchess Potatoes

Easy Duchess Potatoes
These pretty Duchess Potatoes look like roses and will be the star of any dinner plate. What makes them even better is that they can be made using leftover mashed potatoes.
Check out this recipe

Mashed Potato Puffs

Mashed Potato Puffs
Work some magic on your mashed potatoes with mashed potato puffs! These loaded potato puffs will breathe some new life into your
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Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls

Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls
Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls are a sweet and delicious way to use up any flavor of leftover mashed potatoes. Our #1 favorite way to use up leftovers!
Check out this recipe

Leftover Mashed Potato Bake

Leftover Mashed Potato Bake
Leftover mashed potatoes can be given new life with a few basic ingredients. You can even top them like a stuffed potato if you like.
Check out this recipe

Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles – Joy the Baker

Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles - Joy the Baker
What am I going to do with all of these leftover mashed potatoes (said no one ever!)? Make waffles! How is there a solution to a problem that isn’t really a problem at all? I’d eat mashed potatoes straight out of the fridge with a serving spoon. Maybe I’d put mustard and pickles on the…Read More
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Leftover Pie Recipes

Tired of eating pie? Check out these creative ways to reinvent pie leftovers into a totally new and creative dessert!

Apple Pie Milkshake

Two milkshakes in glasses with red and white striped straws.
All you need is three ingredients plus a slice of leftover apple pie to make these delicious Apple Pie Milkshakes! This milkshake comes together in just a few minutes and makes for a perfect dessert.
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Leftover Pie Parfaits – Sweet Cs Designs

Leftover Pie Parfaits - Sweet Cs Designs
Turn leftover pie into a delicious, addictive pie parfait the next morning! Crumbly topping and creamy yogurt make this a decadent use for leftovers!
Check out this recipe

Leftover Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Milkshake – A Beautiful Plate

Leftover Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Milkshake - A Beautiful Plate
Pumpkin pie milkshake – an incredibly delicious and easy milkshake recipe to help use up leftover pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving!
Check out this recipe

Blueberry Pie Milkshake

Blueberry Pie Milkshake
Use up leftover blueberry pie and transform it into the most decadent Blueberry Pie Milkshake! Easy recipe that is done in minutes!
Check out this recipe

I hope all of these Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes ideas has you cooking up all your leftovers and reinventing them into something totally brand new!

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