14 leftover turkey recipes so good, you’ll want to make extra

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We’ve got 14 leftover turkey recipes that are so insanely delicious, you’ll find yourself deliberately cooking extra turkey next Thanksgiving! From comforting soups and stews to inventive sandwiches and creative casseroles, these recipes will take your leftover turkey game to the next level.

Close-up of a baked dish with cheese, mushrooms, broccoli, and herbs in a creamy sauce.
Turkey Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turkey a la King

A creamy dish with turkey, mushrooms, peas, and carrots in a slow cooker.
Turkey a la King. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This slow cooker turkey a la king is a creamy, comforting meal that makes the most of your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Easy to make and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Turkey a la King

Air Fryer Turkey Hand Pies

Three thanksgiving hand pies next to gravy and cranberry sauce.
Air Fryer Turkey Hand Pies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Use up your holiday leftovers! Combine turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy along with whatever else you like in pie dough.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Hand Pies

Slow Cooker Turkey Rice Soup

Bowl of creamy turkey and wild rice soup with herbs on a wooden board and a striped cloth napkin.
Slow Cooker Turkey Rice Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Discover a delicious and easy way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey with this comforting slow cooker turkey rice soup recipe. Perfect for a cozy post-holiday meal!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Rice Soup

Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry turkey sliders on a plate next to a jar of cranberry sauce.
Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Turkey Sliders are an idea way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers! Made with four basic ingredients – rolls, cranberry sauce and cheese for a tasty dinner.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce

Turkey Tetrazzini

A dish of baked pasta with a golden crust, featuring visible mushrooms and parsley.
Turkey Tetrazzini. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn your leftover turkey into a comforting, creamy, and cheesy Turkey Tetrazzini with savory mushrooms, tender peas, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This classic casserole is a delicious way to give new life to your holiday leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Tetrazzini

Buffalo Turkey Quesadillas

Quesadilla slices with melted cheese and vegetables on a cooling rack, garnished with chopped green onions.
Buffalo Turkey Quesadillas. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn your leftover turkey into spicy, cheesy buffalo turkey quesadillas with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch, game-day snack, or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Turkey Quesadillas

Instant Pot Turkey Corn Chowder

Bowl of turkey and corn chowder with bacon from the top.
Instant Pot Turkey Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.


Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Corn Chowder

Turkey Broccoli Casserole

Close-up of a baked dish with cheese, mushrooms, broccoli, and herbs in a creamy sauce.
Turkey Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a delicious and comforting Turkey Broccoli Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines tender turkey, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying meal your family will love.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Broccoli Casserole

Instant Pot Turkey Stock

Two glass jars filled with broth are placed on a countertop. Nearby are carrots, celery, and parsley.
Instant Pot Turkey Stock. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey bones into a flavorful stock using your pressure cooker! Instant Pot turkey stock is a delicious homemade stock.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Stock

Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey

A casserole dish filled with baked shepherd's pie, topped with mashed potatoes and sprinkled with black pepper. The dish has a floral pattern on the side.
Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn leftover turkey and mashed potatoes into a comforting shepherd’s pie with this easy recipe. Tender turkey, savory gravy, and a golden potato crust make for a satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey

Leftover Turkey Pizza

A pizza with spinach and turkey on a wooden board.
Leftover Turkey Pizza . Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip take out tonight! Leftover turkey pizza is a mouthwatering yet simple dinner. Turkey is combined with bacon, spinach, peppers & cheese on premade dough.
Get the Recipe: Leftover Turkey Pizza

Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Close-up of a pot pie with a flaky golden crust, partially eaten to reveal vegetables like corn, peas, and carrots. A fork rests inside the dish.
Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry . Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn leftover turkey into a comforting, flavorful pot pie. This easy turkey pot pie recipe features a creamy filling with tender turkey, colorful veggies, and a flaky puff pastry crust.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Instant Pot Turkey Soup with Rice

Bowl of turkey soup with rice and carrots.
Instant Pot Turkey Soup with Rice. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Instant Pot Turkey Soup is a great dish for all the leftovers from your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast! This easy 30 minute soup is sure to be a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Soup with Rice

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

A turkey avocado sandwich sits on a red background.
Turkey Avocado Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Crisp toasted bread, bacon, gooey cheese, savory turkey, rich avocado and tangy chipotle sauce come together for the ultimate turkey sandwich.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Avocado Sandwich

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