Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

By Rai Mincey

Published 11/25/2022

Updated 10/11/2024

There’s only one meal better than Thanksgiving dinner and that’s Thanksgiving leftovers.

You can snag and munch on a leftover turkey leg right out of the fridge, or you can whip up an entirely new meal with these Thanksgiving leftover recipes.

It’s easier than you think to make a new and healthy meal using Thanksgiving leftovers. All the prep is done. The food is already cooked. The messy pans and big pots were washed and put away yesterday.

All you need is one pot, or a casserole dish, or even just a sandwich plate to mix and serve Thanksgiving leftover ideas like these.

Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes We Love

Turkey Soup

60 mins

Leftover turkey has never tasted so good. Turn your bird into a wonderfully comforting soup with tender vegetables and savory herbs. Indulge in a rich, flavorful dish that makes a perfect post-Thanksgiving starter or entrée. Serve with a fresh salad, rolls or baked potatoes to balance out your meal.

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Turkey Cutlets with Mushrooms

45 mins

Enjoy a luscious, heart-healthy turkey dish made from Thanksgiving leftovers and pantry staples. Chicken broth, button mushrooms and turkey cutlets are simply seasoned and simmered before they're ready to be devoured.

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Turkey Broccoli Casserole

45 mins

This turkey casserole recipe is so flexible and so easy you’ll wish you had leftover turkey every week. Simply toss cooked turkey with chicken stock and milk and any vegetable you have in the fridge. Broccoli gives this dish great flavor and texture, which is why we suggest it.

The crunchy topping is made with butter, cheese and cornflakes. Yum!

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No Cook Thanksgiving Leftover Dishes

Roasted Turkey Hummus Wraps

30 mins

Thinly sliced turkey breast, caramelized onions and cranberries form a tasty trio in this standout hummus wrap recipe. Switch up your lunch routine with this sweet and savory handheld meal. Roll wraps tightly, trim edges and cut diagonally before chilling — take this heart-healthy goodness on the go.

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Turkey Wraps

15 mins

You can make this Thanksgiving turkey wrap is less than 15 minutes using six leftover foods from yesterday’s meal. The recipe calls for hummus and tomatoes to keep the turkey moist, but you can substitute with mayo or spread a little leftover turkey dressing on the wrap before piling on the turkey.

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Quick Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas

Turkey Artichoke Panini

30 mins

Want creamy, crisp and fresh all in one bite? Take this 6-ingredient leftover Thanksgiving recipe for a spin. Thick whole-wheat bread holds bell pepper, baby spinach and succulent, sliced turkey breast. Use your panini maker or grill pan for a hot, wholesome dish that stretches your holiday dollar.

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Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins

75 mins

Take sweet potatoes beyond pie or casserole with our cheesy stuffed sweet potato recipe. Mushroom, kale and cheddar combine for a decadently delicious filling that comes together in no time. Crisp turkey bacon adds an ultra-savory crunch that makes this easy side dish a clear winner.

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Thanksgiving is a special time. With a house full of lingering holiday guests, there’s no reason to let lovingly made leftovers go to waste. These are our best recipes that remix healthy Thanksgiving recipe classics.

This is a great way to stretch your dollar because you’ll be starting the holiday shopping before the weekend is over. Create deliciously wholesome meals with our collection of unbelievably easy and surprisingly healthy leftover Thanksgiving recipes.

And if you have a sweet tooth, check out these healthy and delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes.