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We have over 50 Thanksgiving leftover recipes you will be excited to try. You can create delicious meals with your thanksgiving leftovers. The entire family will enjoy these new ideas.

Easy Thanksgiving Leftover recipes. Here are over 50 easy recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers that your family will love. Don’t throw out your leftovers and make these delicious recipes instead. Recipes for leftover ham, turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce and more! #eatingonadime #thanksgivingleftovers #leftoverrecipes #thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

I look forward to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner all year long since I love cooking for my family.  However, eventually we get tired of eating turkey and cranberry sauce.

To solve this problem, I have collected over 50 Holiday Leftover Recipes so that you can create delicious meals with your leftovers days after Thanksgiving. These are ideas that the kids and adults will enjoy.

Everyone will think they are eating something entirely new. It is a win all around. Also see Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes.

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What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers?

Do you ever fall into the same trap of using all of your Thanksgiving left overs in the same old way? Well, this round up of easy Thanksgiving leftover ideas is just for you.

We have gathered tons of delicious recipes to help you think outside the box when it comes to serving up those Thanksgiving leftovers. From turkey tetrazzini, sweet potatoes to shepherd pie, there is something for everyone.

We have separated them all by category of the food that you might have in your refrigerator after the delicious turkey dinner. So, this year cook a little extra and enjoy these creative thanksgiving leftover recipes.

Leftover Mashed Potatoes Recipe

I love mashed potatoes and there are so many great options with leftover potatoes.  You can easily turn them into a different casserole or serve them deep fried for an entire different flavor.  Which one will you try this year? 

Mashed Potato Cakes

You can easily use leftover mashed potatoes to make potato cakes. This is a tasty side dish and you can add favorites such as cheese, green onion and more.

Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe
Have left over mashed potatoes? Make this easy mashed potato cakes recipe. Your family will love them and never know they were left overs. 
Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe

Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Use leftover turkey and make an amazing turkey pot pie.

Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Easy Turkey Pot Pie is a classic recipe that is made with your leftover turkey. This easy, delicious and hearty pot pie is made with simple ingredients.
Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Leftover Turkey Pot pie with Stuffing Crust

Use leftover turkey and leftover stuffing to make this fun casserole.

Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust
Make Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust with all your holiday leftovers. It is a classic, comfort meal with tons of flavor.
Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust

Crock Pot Sheperd’s Pie

The crock pot makes it easy so you don’t have to really do anymore cooking. The topping is perfect for leftover mashed potatoes. It is a delicious way to make sure they don’t go to waste.

Crock pot Sheperd’s pie
You can enjoy Crock Pot Shepherd's Pie Recipe any day of the week thanks to the slow cooker. This tasty recipe is so easy in the crockpot.
Crock pot Sheperd’s pie

Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

Jazz up mashed potatoes leftover from Thanksgiving with this twice baked casserole. You can skip the part of the recipe about making mashed potatoes and use these leftovers instead.

Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole Recipe
This Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole Recipe is amazing! It is one of our new favorite pressure cooker recipes because it saves so much time!
Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole Recipe

Twice Baked Potatoes

Make twice baked potatoes and have extra filling using leftover mashed potatoes. I love to pile the potatoes really high so this is perfect to use.

Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes are so simple and make the perfect side dish. If you can make mashed potatoes, you can easily make these quick twice baked potatoes.
Twice Baked Potatoes

Muffin Tin Mashed Potatoes

No one will guess they are eating leftovers when you make Muffin Tin Mashed Potatoes. These can be customized with mushrooms, onions and more.

Muffin Tin Mashed Potatoes are a fun and fancy way to dress up this comfort food! Turn your favorite side dish into a savory cupcake of potatoes, mushrooms, and onions.

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Cheesy Potato Croquettes

If you are looking for a delicious snack or appetizer, use leftover mashed potatoes to make these Cheesy potato croquettes. They are fried to perfection.

Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Turn leftover mashed potatoes into yummy Cheesy Potato Croquettes … these delicious treats make a great snack or appetizer.
Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Mashed Potato Waffles

Instead of traditional waffles, turn leftover mashed potatoes into savory waffles. These are delicious for snacking or as a side dish.

Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles
You can easily make waffles with mashed potatoes, cheese and chives. This mixture makes a light and fluffy waffle sure to impress.
Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles

Duchess Potatoes

While Duchess potatoes look fancy, it is so easy to turn leftover mashed potatoes into this side dish. In just a few east steps, you can serve these gorgeous potatoes.

Duchess Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are great, but when you make duchess potatoes, dinner gets elevated. Just a little extra effort makes a delicious and beautiful presentation.
Duchess Potatoes


Mashed Potato Soup

You will not believe how easy it is to turn leftover mashed potatoes into soup. It is the best comfort food.

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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Mashed Potato Balls

These Mashed Potato balls with bacon and cheese sound like the best thing ever. They are baked and filled with leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, green onion and more.

Mashed Potato Balls
Mashed Potato Balls are a delicious way to use up leftover potatoes from a holiday meal. Rolled in crispy bacon bits on the outside; hot and creamy with potatoes, green onion, and cheese on the inside, this recipe is a little bit of savory heaven!
Mashed Potato Balls

Corn and Mashed Potato Fritters

Fritters are so delicious. The combination of leftover mashed potatoes and corn make a really hearty recipe.

Corn and Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters
Utilize leftover corn and mashed potatoes to create a new tasty side dish with these Corn & Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters.

Corn and Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters

Leftover Ham recipes

There is not much better than leftover ham.  Make sure you make a little extra this Thanksgiving, so you can enjoy some of these great recipes for leftover ham.  

Ham and Bean Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Leftover ham makes a flavorful soup and it’s so easy in the slow cooker.

A bowl of hearty white bean and ham soup, a perfect crock pot recipe, is garnished with fresh herbs. Visible ingredients include chunks of ham, carrots, and beans. A wooden spoon rests in the bowl, next to a plate of cornbread on the beige, textured tablecloth.
Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup
Try this hearty ham and bean soup crock pot recipe. Slow Cooker ham and bean soup is quick and easy. Crock pot ham and beans will be a hit with the family!
Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

My family loves sliders and leftover ham is a great way to make this recipe. It makes a great lunch or dinner.

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
This hawaiian ham and cheese sliders recipe are easy to make. They are the best Hot Ham and cheese sliders! Easy ham sliders recipe.
Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Creamy potato soup is even better with leftover ham. It is a great way to stretch meat and perfect for leftovers.

Ham and Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe
Try Ham and Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe for an easy and tasty meal. Slow Cooker Ham and Potato soup recipe is the best comfort food sure to impress!
Ham and Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Leftover Ham Casserole

Use leftover Thanksgiving ham to make this delicious casserole loaded with noodles and cheese.

Leftover Ham Casserole
If you have holiday ham leftover make this Leftover Ham Casserole. It is loaded with noodles, ham, cheese and simple seasoning.
Leftover Ham Casserole

Ham and Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Make this hearty bean soup in the pressure cooker. It is even more filling when you add leftover ham and so easy too.

Three bowls of hearty instant pot ham and bean soup sit on a white table, filled with beans, carrots, celery, and chunks of meat. Spoons rest in the bowls, and a patterned cloth lies nearby. A hint of an appliance is visible in the background.
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup
You will love how simple this delicious Instant Pot ham and bean soup recipe is! It’s hearty and filling. Perfect for a cold day! Give this a try.
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Ham Salad

We love having leftover ham for this Ham Salad.

Ham Salad
What to do with those last little bits of ham leftovers? Make Ham Salad, of course! And then enjoy it as a yummy sandwich filling or as a topping on crackers. Either way, it’s delicious.
Ham Salad

Cheesy Ham and Egg Sandwiches

Leftover ham is perfect to use for brunch or breakfast. These egg sandwiches have a little bit of ham mixed in for a great meal.

Cheesy Ham and Egg Sandwiches
This Cheesy Ham and Egg Sandwiches Recipe is made with filling that can be kept in the refrigerator for a quick go-to meal – – or use as a party appetizer!

Cheesy Ham and Egg Sandwiches

Ham and Potato Hash

Make an easy potato hash with leftover ham. It goes great with eggs.

Ham and Potato Hash
Ham and potato hash, a perfect side dish for fried eggs. Easy to cook, and a great way to use up leftover ham.
Ham and Potato Hash

Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders

Easy ham and cheese sliders are perfect to use the last of the ham. It is a simple way to use leftover ham and really delicious.

Ham and Cheese Sliders
These delicious baked Ham and Cheese Sliders start with deli ham and your favorite sliced cheese layered inside sweet Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon mustard sauce. They make a fantastic crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy dinner idea!

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Baked Potato

Chop leftover ham and use it for a hearty topping on a baked potato. It sounds delicious with cheese and broccoli.

Broccoli Ham and Cheese Baked Potato
Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Baked Potato with a homemade cheese sauce that will take your traditional baked potato to the next level!
Broccoli Ham and Cheese Baked Potato

Leftover Hambone Soup

Save the hambone and turn it into a really flavorful soup. Leftover diced ham, veggies and more combine for a great recipe.

Leftover Hambone Soup
You can use up your leftover hambone to make this cozy, hearty soup loaded with tons of veggies and chunks of sweet ham!

Leftover Hambone Soup

Ham and Cheese Bowties

Whip up a quick pasta dish using leftover ham. It is the best comfort food and no one will know it is leftovers.

Cheesy Ham Casserole with Bow Tie Pasta
Cheesy Ham Bow Tie Pasta is a quick and easy ham casserole perfect for dinner! Cheesy casserole recipe with noodles and ham. It’s perfect for when you have leftover ham. The creamy cheese sauce that smothers the pasta and ham is amazing!

Cheesy Ham Casserole with Bow Tie Pasta

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Turn the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu dish into an easy casserole. It is so simple to make with bits of leftover ham.

Chicken Cordon Bleu
If you like Chicken Cordon Bleu, you’ll love this casserole. It’s uses ham lunch meat and won’t break the bank to make. It feeds a lot so you can count on leftovers for lunch the next day.
Chicken Cordon Bleu

Navy Bean Soup

Stretch your leftover ham into another meal with this easy Navy Bean soup.

Navy Bean Soup
Leftover ham is perfect paired with navy beans in this delicious soup.
Navy Bean Soup

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole

Leftover ham won’t go to waste with this simple to make casserole recipe. It is loaded with cheese, ham and potatoes.

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole
Wondering what to make with leftover ham? This cheesy potato ham casserole is a long-time favorite that I cannot wait to pass down to your family.

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole

Ham and Potato Chowder

If you need a gluten free option, make this ham and potato chowder using leftover ham. Everyone loves a warm bowl of soup.

Ham and Potato Chowder (Gluten Free)
There is not much better on a cold fall or winter day than a bowl of hot gluten-free soup. One of my family’s favorite soups is this gluten-free ham chowder that combines chunks of ham, potatoes, corn and lots of cheese to make a creamy, hearty soup.

Ham and Potato Chowder (Gluten Free)

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

Serve this as a side dish or a main dish using leftover ham. Scalloped potatoes are even better with ham mixed in.

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
If you are in need of a side dish that’s practically guaranteed to be loved by everyone at your dining table, look no further! This scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is greeted with actual cheers from my family every time I pull it out of the oven. It’s that good!

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Easy Ham and Potato Crock Pot Soup

This simple soup is easy to throw together. The leftover ham makes the potato soup hearty and delicious.

Ham and Potato Soup is a cool weather staple around here and it’s easy to make in the crock pot and perfect for any leftover baked ham! A simple and delicious soup loaded with potatoes, sweet carrots and tender ham cooks in the slow cooker all day so dinner is ready when you are.

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Leftover Green Beans:

Don’t toss those leftover green beans. We have lots of delicious ideas to try.

Green Bean Casserole Cups

Turn plain leftover green beans into mini casserole cups.

Green Bean Casserole Cups
Put a twist on the famous Green Bean Casserole and make individual Green Bean Casserole Cups.
Green Bean Casserole Cups

Arkansas Green Beans

Everyone loves bacon and they are delicious with leftover green beans. They have a tasty brown sugar sauce.

Arkansas Green Beans
This is a side dish that is worthy of being called comfort food. The brown sugar-butter-soy sauce mixture that you pour over the beans is what gives this dish such a great flavor. Give these Arkansas Green Beans a try and see what you think!
Arkansas Green Beans

Turkey Pot Pie

You only need a few leftover green beans to use for this pot pie recipe. Don’t toss them and use the veggie for another meal idea.

Turkey Pot Pie
Are you looking for something to do with the leftovers from from Thanksgiving ? Don’t get rid of it, make this delicious Turkey Pot Pie.
Turkey Pot Pie

Green Bean Potato Casserole

Leftover green beans combine with potatoes and cheese for a tasty side dish. It is a great recipe to turn green beans into something new and fabulous.

Green Potato Casserole
Looking for a way to use up leftover green beans? Try this Green Bean Potato Casserole. It’s an easy side dish full of bacon and cheese so it’s a crowd pleaser!

Green Potato Casserole

Oven Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

With a little Parmesan cheese and seasoning, leftover green beans get turned into a new dish.

Oven Roasted Green Beans
These oven roasted Parmesan green beans are so good, your kids will be asking for seconds!
Oven Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms

Toss in mushrooms and seasonings with leftover green beans for an amazing side dish.

Roasted Green BEans with Mushrooms
Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan are delicious and roasting brings out amazing flavor in green beans and mushrooms!

Roasted Green BEans with Mushrooms

Garlic Lemon Green Beans


Just a splash of lemon and garlic can transform leftover green beans. It is a light and flavor packed dish.

Lemon Garlic Green Beans Recipe
Tasty Lemon Garlic Green Beans are a light and delicious side dish to compliment just about any meal or make a batch for a healthy and crunchy snack.

Lemon Garlic Green Beans Recipe


Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Take leftover green beans and wrap them in green beans. It is a tasty combination.

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Make easy bacon wrapped green beans for a delicious side dish. The green beans are topped with brown sugar and bacon for the best flavor.
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Crockpot Italian Pork Chop Dinner

This one pot dish is even easier when you use leftover green beans. Your family will be impressed.

Crockpot Italian Pork Chop Dinner
One pot meals are such a time saver around here and this Crock Pot Pork Chop Dinner does not disappoint. Enjoy tender pork, green beans and tomatoes!
Crockpot Italian Pork Chop Dinner

Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

Toss leftover green beans into the slow cooker to make veggie soup.

Crock Pot Vegetable Soup
With little effort, your family can enjoy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe. Toss everything into the crockpot for a hearty soup that is packed with flavor.
Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

Leftover stuffing recipes

Stuffing has so much potential for leftovers. The ideas are endless.

Turkey and Stuffing Sliders

Just add a little bit of leftover stuffing and turkey to make sliders. This is so easy and always a hit.

Turkey and Stuffing Sliders
Whip up a plate of our absolute favorite little Turkey and Stuffing Sliders. Oh, these little sandwiches are just the perfect holiday late-night snack.
Turkey and Stuffing Sliders


Sushi Inspired Thanksgiving Turkey Rolls

This fun dish uses rolled up turkey with leftover stuffing inside.

Sushi Inspired Thanksgiving Turkey Rolls
Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into Asian inspired sushi.
Sushi Inspired Thanksgiving Turkey Rolls

Mashed Potato and Stuffing Patties

Combine leftover mashed potatoes and stuffing to make delicious patties.

Mashed Potato and Stuffing Patties
There will be plenty of other leftovers too – mashed potatoes, stuffing and more. These Mashed Potato and Stuffing Patties are the perfect recipe to use up those leftovers.
Mashed Potato and Stuffing Patties

Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup

Your family can enjoy leftover stuffing in delicious soup. It makes the best dumplings.

Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup
An easy slow cooker soup recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. Enjoy turkey and stuffing together in one flavorful bowl of soup.
Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup

Stuffing Waffle

Turn leftover stuffing into a delicious waffle. You can make a waffle sandwich with your favorite leftovers.

Stuffing Waffle
This stuffing waffle grilled cheese is allllll about the leftovers! Pack leftover stuffing mix into a waffle iron and press until golden brown. Once the waffles are ready, it gets stuffed with muenster cheese, cranberry jam and mashed potatoes and grilled until golden perfection!
Stuffing Waffle

Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey stuffing

Scoop out a butternut squash and fill it with leftover stuffing for another great meal.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey Stuffing
If you like butternut squash, use it to hold leftover stuffing for a great dish.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey Stuffing


Leftover cranberry sauce recipes:

Cranberry sauce is very versatile. From appetizer recipes to main dishes, there are plenty of ideas.

Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

These delicious meatballs can be made using cranberry sauce instead of the grape jelly.

Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Make these delicious Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs with only 3 ingredients! They are savory and sweet and amazing for game day, parties and much more.
Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Cranberry Orange Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

Don’t throw away leftover cranberry sauce. It tastes fabulous with pork tenderloin.

Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
Looking for an easy and delicious recipe? You have to try this easy Cranberry Pork Tenderloin Recipe! It is packed with flavor!
Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

Cranberry Orange Bread

Use that leftover cranberry sauce to make Cranberry Orange bread. It is moist and delicious.

Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry orange bread recipe is a tangy and sweet quick bread that can be made with little effort. Your kitchen will smell amazing.
Cranberry Orange Bread

Smoked Turkey Cranberry Orange Sandwich

Make cute tea sandwiches using leftover cranberry sauce.

Smoked Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey Cranberry-Orange Sandwiches are the perfect finger food and so festive for the holidays. I love the combination of turkey, cranberry and orange in one! If you are hosting a holiday tea or brunch Smoked Turkey Cranberry-Orange Sandwiches are certain to be a huge hit on your menu plan.
Smoked Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches

Turkey Quesadillas with Chipotle Cranberry Sauce


Quesadillas are so fun to make and eat. Leftover cranberry sauce makes these even better.

Turkey Quesadillas with Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Tortillas are an awesome vehicle for leftovers. A little turkey, leftover cranberry sauce, and any cheese in the drawer makes an easy dinner.
Turkey Quesadillas with Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Bread Pudding

Take bread pudding up a level with leftover cranberry sauce. It is so easy.

Cranberry Bread Pudding
This Cranberry Bread Pudding with Honey Whiskey Maple Sauce would make an amazing holiday breakfast or even a dessert, if served with a scoop of ice cream. Made with fresh cranberries that were first cooked with brown sugar and topped with an easy honey whiskey maple sauce.
Cranberry Bread Pudding

Coconut Cake

This layer cake has a surprise in the middle. Use leftover cranberry sauce in between the layers for delicious flavor.

Coconut Cake
If you are looking for something different to share with family and friends this Holiday season, give this cake a go.
Coconut Cake

Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip

This recipe is perfect for using leftover cranberry sauce. Layers of cream cheese and cranberries make the best dip for snacking.

Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip
The perfect party appetizer for the holidays is this easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip! It has a layer of cream cheese then cranberries. The topping is chopped green onion and cilantro. It’s quick and easy plus the tart cranberries and the sweet cream cheese is the perfect combination.

Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip

Leftover turkey recipes

Shredded turkey has the most options to serve as leftovers for your family.   You can easily prepare a turkey salad with blue cheese or a turkey sandwich for a quick and delicious meal for your family.  Which one of these leftover turkeys recipes will you try first? 

Turkey Sandwich Crescent Roll Recipe

Everyone loves crescent rolls. Use leftover turkey to stuff crescents with for a great meal.

Turkey sandwich crescent roll recipe makes a great lunch. Everyone will love the crescent rolls and you can use leftover turkey or deli meat.
Turkey Sandwich Crescent Roll recipe
Try this Turkey Sandwich Crescent Roll recipe next time for lunch. The kids love it. Or make this Turkey Sandwich Crescent Roll recipe for a quick appetizer
Turkey Sandwich Crescent Roll recipe

Hawaiian Turkey and Cheese Sliders

Sliders are even easier using leftover turkey. Add cheese and you are set.

These quick and easy Hawaiian turkey and cheese sliders are the best for feeding a crowd! Hawaiian roll turkey sliders are our go to recipe for party food!
Turkey and Cheese Sliders
These quick and easy turkey sliders are the best for feeding a crowd. This Hawaiian Turkey and cheese sliders recipe is our go to recipe for party food.
Turkey and Cheese Sliders

Crock Pot Turkey Lasagna

Instead of ground turkey, use leftover turkey to make this tasty lasagna.

Crock Pot Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe
Make lasagna the easy way when you make this amazing Crock Pot Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe. The crockpot does all the work so you can enjoy a tasty dinner.
Crock Pot Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

You can use leftover turkey in this recipe for a great comfort food meal.

Crock pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This easy crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is delicious! It is the best chicken and dumplings with biscuits that you can make. The best comfort food!
Crock pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

20 Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade soup is always better. Use the last of the Thanksgiving turkey to make this soup in 20 minutes.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Your entire family will love this easy homemade chicken noodle soup recipe! I think your family will love it.
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

You can easily use leftover turkey instead of chicken in this casserole. It is perfect to feed a crowd.

Chicken noodle casserole recipe
Chicken noodle casserole recipe is easy and the best comfort food. Creamy chicken and noodles with cheese make this a casserole everyone will go crazy over.
Chicken noodle casserole recipe

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Crescents make this so flaky and tasty. Just use leftover turkey instead of chicken to prepare this amazing casserole.

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe is one of those meals that everyone will love. It is easy to make and so amazing with the crescents and chicken mixture.
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

The slow cooker does all of the work and this recipe is even easier with leftover turkey.

Close up image of chicken pot pie in a bowl
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
The Best Crock pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. You are going to love this easy chicken pot pie recipe. It is our favorite crock pot recipe!
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

This meal is less than $5 and even cheaper made with leftover turkey.

Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a family favorite around here and so easy to prepare. You can make this meal for under $5 making this a frugal meal idea.
Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe

Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Just add leftover turkey instead of chicken to this hearty vegetable soup.

Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Easy Crock pot Chicken Vegetable Soup recipe is packed with flavor. Only a few ingredients to make so try crock pot chicken and vegetable soup today!
Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Spicy Creamy Chicken

No one will notice that you replaced the chicken with leftover roasted turkey in this creamy pasta dish.

Spicy Creamy Chicken
Spicy creamy chicken pasta recipe is a one pot meal that makes dinner time easy! This Creamy Chicken pasta is packed with so much flavor. The cream cheese and chicken combine to make an amazing dish.You will love Creamy chicken pasta recipes! Try this Creamy chicken and pasta today!
Spicy Creamy Chicken

Creamy Turkey Soup

This soup is creamy and flavorful in each bite. It is an easy way to use leftovers and keep your family happy.

Creamy Turkey Soup
Use up those turkey leftovers and make this fabulous creamy turkey soup recipe! Loaded with vegetables, turkey, and egg noodles, this soup makes a perfect dinner on a chilly day. This turkey soup recipe is extremely easy to make; it is basically a toss the ingredients into the pot recipe you will not want to miss!

Creamy Turkey Soup

Turkey Enchiladas

Mexican night is even better with quick and easy enchiladas. Shred leftover turkey and turn it into enchiladas.

Turkey Enchiladas
When we say loaded, we mean generously stuffed turkey and cheese enchiladas snuggly arranged in a casserole dish, then lavishly scattered with a scrumptious combination of corn, black beans, and more cheese.
Turkey Enchiladas

Check out our full list of leftover turkey recipes for even more easy and delicious ideas.

What to do with Leftover Rolls?

Keep you leftover rolls as they can be used as a second meal.

Easy Burger Sliders

Leftover rolls are the perfect size to turn into sliders for burgers.

A close-up of a delicious cheeseburger slider. The slider has a fluffy Hawaiian Roll bun, a juicy beef patty, and is topped with melted cheese and sauce, dripping slightly over the sides. The background hints at a slice of pickle and another sandwich, perfect for your next hamburger recipe.
Hawaiian Roll Hamburger Sliders
Try this easy Hawaiian Roll Hamburger Recipe that you can make in 15 minutes. With the help of Hawaiian Rolls you will have your dinner ready in no time at all.
Hawaiian Roll Hamburger Sliders

Balsamic Chicken Caprese Sliders

This is a delicious way to use rolls that are leftover from Thanksgiving. You can just follow the recipe but substitute turkey for the chicken.

Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders Recipe

Get your pizza fix and use leftover rolls at the same time.

Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders
Looking for an easy sliders recipe for game day? Try this fun Hawaiian roll pizza sliders recipe today! It is a fun twist on a pizza without all the work!
Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders

Homemade Croutons

Leftover rolls make really tasty croutons to enjoy with salad or soup.

Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons are much easier to make than you think. Try this homemade croutons recipe today.
Homemade Croutons

Rolls

Simply freeze leftover rolls to use later for future dinners. They can also be toasted and used for garlic bread.

How to Freeze Bread
Learn how to freeze bread and save time and money. Find out the best way to freeze rolls, loaves, slices and more! 
How to Freeze Bread

How long does leftover turkey last?

Leftover turkey is generally good for 3 to 4 days when stored in the refrigerator.

You can freeze it as well and it will last for 3 to 4 months.  I love freezing it and then defrosting some when I’m ready to make a recipe for leftover turkey meat. 

It’s so convenient and saves a ton of time in the kitchen too. Just make sure to freeze the turkey inside an airtight freezer container or bag.

Try these Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes.

Which Thanksgiving leftover recipes have peaked your interest? I think the ones with cranberry sauce sound very interesting, so I might start there first.

Also, I know that I’ll be trying some of these leftover turkey breast recipes as we always have tons of leftover turkey in my house.

Come back and share your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes with us. We’d love to try those out as well.

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  1. Brittany says:

    I love to make a turkey potpie with my leftovers.

  2. Darcy says:

    These recipes are great to have on hand when you have left over turkey. I can’t wait to try some of them like the turkey sliders! I saved this post to my Thanksgiving Pinterest board for next year!

  3. Jill Amato says:

    We usually make turkey noodle soup and turkey salad with our leftovers. I’m definitely going to try some of these recipes.

  4. Kara says:

    We love sliders with turkey or ham!

  5. Tricia says:

    The turkey pot pie is great but we love making hand pies with everyone in the pool.

  6. Diane A. says:

    Thank you for all of these wonderful recipes! They look awesome and I can’t wait until I can try several of these!

  7. Michele says:

    Thanks!

  8. Lisa Beck says:

    turkey pot pie

  9. Deborah R Mcshannon says:

    Thank you for the wonderful recipes! I love using up my leftovers to make all kinds of things 🙂

  10. Jennifer L Pettit says:

    I made the Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust. I used homemade dressing that I had already baked as the crust on top. It turned out deliciously!

  11. Denise Mazour says:

    Love all the ideas for leftovers, we like the ham and cheese sliders!!

  12. Nancy R Goodart says:

    These Thanksgiving leftover recipes sound good. I especially liked the Ham & Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe. I’m definitely putting it on my list to make sometime.

  13. Terri bates says:

    Wow! Thank you so much for all the recipes for leftover Thanksgiving food. So many that I want to try. I’m making a Dorito Chicken casserole tonight using turkey in place of chicken. Hope it turns out.

  14. Mary Oyler says:

    This saved me this Thanksgiving. Thank you!

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