Looking for some healthy leftover turkey recipes to use up extra Thanksgiving turkey?I've collected 12 of the best use of leftovers that will help you to use up what you have left from Thanksgiving or Christmas! Tons of variety to include leftovers like meat, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies and more!
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Whether you have leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas or you have smoked meat from a barbecue or smoker, these recipes give you a variety of choices to use up what you have.
Recipes like soups, sandwiches, casseroles, wraps and pasta are an easy and quick choice when you have a fridge full of leftover meat. If it's the holidays, you likely have a lot of other leftovers like mashed potatoes, stuffing, broccoli, sweet potatoes, green beans and more!
Of course you can freeze your leftovers, but these ideas are going to have you eating Thanksgiving meals for a while! Many of these recipes are light, some are heart healthy and even low carb!
INSTANT POT TURKEY NOODLE SOUP
Cozy and full of flavor yet light and refreshing!
Use up those leftovers with a delicious and nutritious soup!
Crescent rolls wrapped around leftover meat and other Thanksgiving sides make this super easy for the holidays.
Quick and easy and can be eaten for a meal or an appetizer.
These tacos are one of the most fun and healthy leftover turkey recipes!
All of the sides and meat are in a tortilla and taste just as delicious as the original meal!
Only 20 minute and this delicious meal is on the table.
A deliciously creamy, lightly spiced curry recipe that the whole family will love. One of the easiest healthy leftover turkey recipes out there!
Delicious pasta and creamy sauce make this a super easy meal.
A delicious pasta recipe the entire family will enjoy!
Whether you use it for soups or sipping, it's a great way to use up leftover bones.
Make this recipe in either your Instant Pot or on the stove top!
A delicious sandwich bursting with tons of flavor.
A mix of savory and sweet that complement each other so well.
An easy wrap recipe you can make for lunch or a quick dinner.
Swap mayo for yogurt for a protein boost.
A fun twist on Thanksgiving dinner with delicious flaky crust.
Delicious veggies and a simple gravy make this recipe so hearty and filling.
The perfect sandwich for lunch or an easy dinner.
Serve toasted or make on the griddle for a delicious sandwich.
One of the most flavorful and healthy leftover turkey recipes bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Fresh veggies, tzatziki and soft pita bread make this wrap so tasty.
Nachos are delicious any time of the week!
Perfect for a game day appetizer or a fun dinner.
FAQs
According to Martha Stewart (the queen of all things entertaining) leftover cooked turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. That gives you a few days after Thanksgiving to give these healthy leftover turkey recipes a try!
If the meat has been overcooked one of the best uses for it is with a soup like this noodle soup, casserole or a pasta bake to help get some moisture back into it.
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