19 Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

If you're anything at all like me, you make waaay too much food for every party, gathering and holiday. Which is great except that leftovers can get old quickly. Not to worry – I've rounded up 19 FABULOUS Thanksgiving leftover recipes for you to keep you out of the leftover rut!

1. Turkey Tetrazzini Soup

I have my own recipe for Turkey Tetrazzini (below) but I've never thought to turn it into a soup!

Get the recipe at The Recipe Rebel 

2. Turkey, Green Chile and Potato Pie

You'll love this simple recipe and it couldn't be more simple to throw together!

Get the recipe here at The Wicked Noodle 

3. Upgraded Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches

Everyone loves a good Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

Get the recipe at the Go Dairy Free 

4. Turkey Tetrazzini

Here's that recipe I mentioned. I dress mine up with a Parmesan-Panko crust. You'll love it!

Get the recipe here at The Wicked Noodle 

5. Immunity Boosting Frozen Cranberry Orange Smoothie

We all need a little extra help staving off colds and flu this time of year. Do it the delicious way with this awesome-looking smoothie!

Get the recipe at Cotter Crunch 

6. Turkey Wild Rice Chili

Wild rice in chili sounds amazing!

Get the recipe at Nutmeg Nanny 

7. Ginger Cranberry Sauce Bread

LOVE this creative use of leftover cranberry sauce!

Get the recipe at Not Just Baked 

8. 12 Uses for Leftover Cranberry Sauce

If that bread didn't catch your fancy, here are 12 more ways to use up cranberry sauce.

Get the details at the Cook the Story 

9. Turkey Enchiladas with Roasted Jalapenos

I'm always craving something spicy after Thanksgiving and this easy recipe always fits the bill!

Get the recipe here at The Wicked Noodle 

10. Low Fat Turkey Pumpkin Pasta

Super creative and looks so delicious!

Get the recipe here at It's Yummi 

11. Turkey and Cranberry BBQ Sauce Pizza

Pizza is always a good thing and especially so when it uses leftovers so creatively.

Get the recipe at Recipe Runner 

12. Turkey Chili

If you're not into wild rice, I've provided another chili recipe alternative!

Get the recipe at Kitchen Konfidence 

13. Creamy White (leftover) Turkey Chili

And one more, but this time it's creamy and soul-soothing!

Get the recipe at the The View from Great Island 

14. Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars

More dessert in case you didn't get enough pie.

Get the recipe at Peas and Crayons 

15. Mexican Mashed Potato Cakes with Smoky Avocado Sauce & Cotija Cheese

No one will ever be able to recognize your mashed potatoes this way!

Get the recipe here at The Wicked Noodle 

16. Mashed Potaffles

So clever and fun!

Get the recipe at Simple Root Wellness 

17. Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich with Moist Maker

Another delicious sandwich recipe.

Get the recipe at Nutmeg Nanny 

18. Turkey and Sausage Gumbo

Because everyone needs a good gumbo recipe!

Get the details at the Amy in the Kitchen 

19. Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame

This looks so good you'll be making extra leftovers next year!

Get the recipe here at Half Baked Harvest 

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