12 Leftover Turkey Recipes for Amazing Post-Thanksgiving Meals No part of the bird goes to waste with savory soups, piled-high sandwiches, and cheesy casseroles. By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 27, 2024 Close Credit: Kelsey Hansen It's no secret: Leftover turkey recipes can be even better than Thanksgiving dinner itself. Try these turkey soups, cheesy casseroles, piled-high sandwiches, turkey salads, and more to put Thanksgiving leftovers to good use. 01 of 12 Garden Turkey Melt View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons This isn't your typical deli sub. Our garden turkey melt is one turkey sandwich that doesn't slack on flavor. Artichoke hearts, garlic, and fresh rosemary do all the heavy lifting in this easy Thanksgiving leftovers recipe. 02 of 12 Leftover Turkey Pho View Recipe Save Credit: Kelsey Hansen Put shredded leftover turkey to good use in this quick version of Vietnam’s beautiful rice noodle soup, pho. Simmer packaged broth with toasted spices like cinnamon, star anise, and fresh ginger. Serve each bowl with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and sliced chiles. 03 of 12 Turkey Dinner Shepherd's Pie View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons Turkey isn’t the only star ingredient in Thanksgiving turkey recipes—you can add in the other leftover dishes from the table as well. Mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and gravy make up this delicious leftover turkey casserole—simply swap the ingredients from our shepherd's pie recipe with turkey, potatoes, and other dishes borrowed from your Thanksgiving menu. 04 of 12 Sesame-Ginger Turkey Wraps View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons For incredibly tender turkey meat, pull out the slow cooker. Each of these tortilla-wrapped snacks is full of bold Asian flavors for a unique way to use up your leftover turkey. Top each turkey-filled wrap with broccoli cole slaw for an unexpected crunch in every bite. 05 of 12 Turkey Hash View Recipe Save Credit: Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco Shred your leftover turkey to make this hearty breakfast hash recipe that adults and kids won't be able to get enough of. A mix of peppers, onions, and shredded cheese adds flavor to every bite of turkey leftovers. 06 of 12 Turkey Mole Enchiladas View Recipe Credit: Jacob Fox This crowd-pleaser makes the most of leftover turkey—and it's got all of your favorite leftover turkey enchilada fixings, including a rich mole sauce, cheese, and fresh cilantro. 07 of 12 Smoked Turkey Panini View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons Some of the best leftover turkey recipes are sandwiches. This mile-high turkey sandwich gets a fresh spin with thick slices of country Italian bread and bruschetta topping. We'll show you how to create a melty leftover turkey sandwich using two skillets. Add in lettuce, spinach, or other greens after the grilling to prevent wilting during the heating process. 08 of 12 New World Chili View Recipe Save Credit: Andy Lyons Fresh pumpkin, dried cranberries, and jalapeno peppers add a pleasing twist to slow-simmering leftover turkey chili. Let it stew while you catch up on Netflix or the sports matches on TV. 09 of 12 Santa Fe Turkey Wraps View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons Turn leftover turkey into a tasty Tex-Mex lunch in these simple tortilla wraps starring creamy avocados and spicy chipotle peppers. Make the leftover turkey recipe up to 4 hours before serving. 10 of 12 Turkey à la King View Recipe Save Credit: Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco A creamy sauce featuring white wine, cream, roasted turkey, vegetables, and lemon juice tops thick pieces of toast or buttery biscuits. Fresh parsley on top adds just a hint of bright flavor to this turkey leftovers recipe. 11 of 12 Turkey Frame Soup View Recipe Save Credit: BHG / Crystal Hughes Looking for turkey recipes that warm you up on a chilly night? Pasta, celery, carrots, parsnips, and onions simmer for a little more than an hour in a zesty tomato broth to create this satisfying soup. It's the best way to make the most of every single piece of your leftover turkey. 12 of 12 Artichoke-Turkey Casserole View Recipe A hearty casserole is one of our favorite ways to use up leftover turkey meat. This one is loaded with artichoke hearts, wild rice, and mozzarella cheese. Explore more: Recipes & Cooking Holiday Recipes Thanksgiving Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit