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34 Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Updated: Dec 18, 2023 · Published: Oct 17, 2022 by Kristy Bernardo · Leave a Comment

Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a delicious makeover with these creative Thanksgiving recipe ideas that are almost as good as Thanksgiving dinner! Skip simply reheating those recipes and transform those leftovers into a delicious snack or breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal.

Reinvent turkey into delicious sandwiches, with layers of cranberry sauce, turkey and melted cheese between slices of bread. Breath new life into leftover mashed potatoes into a turkey shepherd's pie topping. Enjoy a casserole using a leftover turkey, stuffing, and vegetables for a quick and easy dinner meal. Elevate your breakfast game eggs, turkey, and leftover vegetables for a savory frittata. Whether you're craving a hearty soup with turkey and vegetables or a tasty pumpkin pie parfait, these recipes will reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers.

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 34 FABULOUS Thanksgiving leftover recipes for you to keep you out of the leftover rut!

Here are all our Thanksgiving recipes to help get you to the leftover part.

36 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Thanksgiving leftovers rivals Thanksgiving dinner with all the incredible options for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the days to Come.

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Photo Credit: www.favfamilyrecipes.com

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole is a perfect way to use almost all your leftovers into one dish.

Leftover Ham and Brie Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

Leftover Ham and Brie Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

Photo Credit: nutritiontofit.com

This Thanksgiving leftover ham recipe is a perfect combination of ham, cheese and cranberry on a roll.

One Pot Turkey Tetrazzini Soup Recipe

One Pot Turkey Tetrazzini Soup Recipe

Photo Credit: www.thereciperebel.com

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

Easy as Chicken, Green Chile and Potato Pie! A lost recipe that a reader requested get recreated - yep, it's that good!

Turkey, Green Chile and Potato Pie

You'll love this simple recipe and it couldn't be more simple to throw together! This recipe calls for chicken but just substitute with turkey.

Leftover Crescent Roll Thanksgiving Ring Recipe

Leftover Crescent Roll Thanksgiving Ring Recipe

Photo Credit: www.delish.com

Thanksgiving leftovers stuffed inside a crescent roll. Sound delicious.

Image for Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into loaded mashed potatoes with bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and chives.

Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches Recipe (Dairy-Free, optionally Gluten-Free)

Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches Recipe (Dairy-Free, optionally Gluten-Free)

Photo Credit: www.godairyfree.org

Everyone loves a good Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

a closeup shot of turkey tetrazzini with parmesan panko topping in a white casserole dish and an antique silver spoon

Turkey Tetrazzini with Parmesan-Panko Topping

Total Time 50 minutes Yield 8-10 servings

You just add a Parmesan-Panko crust. You'll love it!

Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Turkey pot pie is a tasty twist on a classic homecooked meal, packed with a creamy, flavorful sauce, colorful vegetables, and tender leftover turkey.

Immunity Boosting Berry Orange Smoothie {Dairy Free}

Immunity Boosting Berry Orange Smoothie {Dairy Free}

Photo Credit: www.cottercrunch.com

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!

Turkey Wild Rice Chili

Turkey Wild Rice Chili

Photo Credit: www.nutmegnanny.com

Wild rice in chili sounds amazing!

15+ Ways to Use Leftover Cranberry Sauce

15+ Ways to Use Leftover Cranberry Sauce

Photo Credit: cookthestory.com

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

Old Fashioned Turkey And Noodles Recipe

Old Fashioned Turkey And Noodles Recipe

Total Time 15 minutes Cuisine American

A spin on chicken and noodles, this old fashioned turkey and noodles recipe is a hearty and comforting classic just like grandma used to make.

An easy recipe for killer Chicken Enchiladas. Makes a great use out of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, too!

Turkey Enchiladas with Roasted Jalapenos

I'm always craving something spicy after Thanksgiving and this easy recipe always fits the bill! This recipe calls for chicken but just substitute with turkey.

Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Pasta

Photo Credit: www.itsyummi.com

Super creative and looks so delicious!

Turkey and Cranberry BBQ Sauce Pizza

Turkey and Cranberry BBQ Sauce Pizza

Photo Credit: reciperunner.com

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

Thanksgiving Leftovers Crescent Dough Bombs

Thanksgiving Leftovers Crescent Dough Bombs

Photo Credit: www.sizzlingeats.com

These Thanksgiving Crescent Dough Bombs are delicious as a snack, or for lunch or dinner.

Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

Photo Credit: www.kitchenkonfidence.com

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

Creamy White (leftover) Turkey Chili

Creamy White (leftover) Turkey Chili

Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

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

Cranberry Cheesecake Streusel Bars - Gluten-Free

Cranberry Cheesecake Streusel Bars - Gluten-Free

Photo Credit: peasandcrayons.com

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

Slow Cooker Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Soup

Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Soup

Photo Credit: www.bakedbyrachel.com

This slow cooker turkey soup is hearty, flavorful and loaded with Thanksgiving flavors.

Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Photo Credit: www.jocooks.com

Skip making the mashed potato topping with your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Image for Mexican Mashed Potato Cakes with Avocado Sauce & Cotija Cheese

Mexican Mashed Potato Cakes with Avocado Sauce & Cotija Cheese

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

Leftover Ham & Cheese Casserole

Leftover Ham & Cheese Casserole

Photo Credit: www.sizzlingeats.com

This recipe is a perfect idea for a meal with leftovers of spiral ham.

Mashed Potaffles

Mashed Potaffles

Photo Credit: simplerootswellness.com

So clever and fun!

Leftover Sweet Potato Turkey Bake

Leftover Sweet Potato Turkey Bake

Photo Credit: thetoastedpinenut.com

If you have a lot of sweet potatoes leftover than this sweet potato turkey bake is the perfct meal after a long day of Black Friday shopping.

Leftover Turkey Frittata Recipe

Leftover Turkey Frittata Recipe

Photo Credit: www.lifeasastrawberry.com

Don't forget about breakfast when thinking about what to do with your leftovers. This breakfast frittas is a perfect idea for the morning after.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Burrito

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Burrito

Photo Credit: cravingsbychrissyteigen.com

Stuffing, cranberry sauce, leftover veggies, and turkey with eggs and cheese for breakfast. Yum!

Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich with Cranberry

Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich

Photo Credit: www.nutmegnanny.com

Another delicious sandwich recipe.

Turkey Gumbo Recipe

Turkey Gumbo Recipe

Photo Credit: littlespoonfarm.com

Because everyone needs a good gumbo recipe!

Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame

Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame

Photo Credit: www.halfbakedharvest.com

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

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls

Photo Credit: steamykitchen.com

You can use leftover stuffing or mashed potatoes to make these tasty crunchy mozzarella balls.

Thanksgiving Air Fryer Hand Pies

Air Fryer Hand Pies Recipe Using Thanksgiving Leftovers

Photo Credit: www.awortheyread.com

Air Fryer Hand Pies

Leftover Thanksgiving Salad

Leftover Thanksgiving Salad

Photo Credit: www.delish.com

For something on the lighter side try this leftover Thanksgiving salad.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Hash

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Hash

Photo Credit: www.familyfoodonthetable.com

Thanksgiving leftovers breakfast hash has turkey, dressing or stuffing, veggies and gravy, all topped with a fried egg!

Leftover Pie Parfaits

5-Minute Leftover Pie Parfaits

Photo Credit: www.homemakershabitat.com

Use any leftover pies of your choice to make these delicious pie parfaits.

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Kristy Bernardo is a chef, recipe developer, and five-time cookbook author. A former personal chef and cooking instructor, she loves creating easy, delicious recipes to share!
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