We all look forward to Thanksgiving and the beautiful turkey dinner, but sometimes leftovers end up tasting even better. In this post I’ve gathered together a group of creative thanksgiving leftover recipe ideas that are sure to inspire you.
From sandwiches to soups to casseroles, there are so many creative ways to put that leftover turkey to good use. Best yet, some leftover recipes can even be frozen for later use.
No more turkey fatigue, now you can make sure not of that Thanksgiving turkey goes to waste! Here are some recipes from fellow food bloggers that I think you will enjoy.
Turkey and Rice Casserole
This recipe, turkey and rice casserole is one of our recipes and it’s super easy using simple ingredients and Italian herbs. It also uses brown rice which tastes great with turkey.
Creamy Leftover Turkey Casserole
This recipe is from lifeloveliz.com. The casserole uses turkey, pasta, mushrooms, cheese. Photo credit goes to lifeloveliz.com.
Leftover Turkey Tortellini Soup
Enjoy your tortellini in a delicious soup made with leftover turkey! Check out the recipe!
Photo credit goes to mangiawithmichele.com.
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This turkey recipe is from mantitlement.com and uses shredded turkey, frozen veggies and can even use your leftover mashed potatoes. And if you’re not a fan of turkey – chicken can be used as well.
Photo credit goes to mantitlement.com.
Turkey Panini Recipes
Panini sandwiches are so easy to make, especially if you have a panini maker. You can check out Janeskitchenmiracles.com where they list 17 (yes 17!) turkey panini recipes that they have gathered.
Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey tetrazzini is a pasta based casserole using spaghetti noodles. Check out this recipe of at theforkedspoon.com.
I hope you enjoyed these Thanksgiving turkey leftover recipe ideas and found them inspiring!
Other Holiday Recipes
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas dishes! Here are some helpful posts that you’ll find inspiring.
Over 25 Italian side dishes for Christmas hand picked for you. Easy and simple and full of flavor!
Want to get ahead? Here are freezer-friendly Italian Christmas cookies you can make ahead of time.
Love pecans? Here are 21+ pecan Christmas recipes from appetizers to desserts!
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