15 Ways to Use Leftover Turkey
Over 15 of our best and most popular leftover turkey recipes to transform those turkey leftovers into soups, pasta, rice, sandwiches, and more!
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 4
Nutrition Facts: calories 310 calories
Ingredients:
- leftover turkey
Instruction:
- Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup
- Turkey Tetrazzini with Spinach
- Leftover Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Turkey Potato Chowder
- Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce
- Leftover Turkey Fried Rice
- Turkey Wild Rice Soup
- Buffalo Turkey Wraps
- White Chicken Chili (with leftover turkey instead)
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (with leftover turkey instead)
- Vietnamese Summer Rolls (with leftover turkey instead)
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (with leftover turkey instead)
Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe
This hearty Turkey Soup recipe is flavorful and filled with rotini pasta, celery, carrots and turkey. It’s perfect for fall!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 1231 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 tbsp butter (cubed)
- 5 medium carrots (chopped)
- 3 celery ribs (sliced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 10 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1 cup Half and Half
Instruction:
- In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in turkey and cream; heat through (do not boil). Enjoy WARM!
3 AWESOME RECIPES FOR LEFTOVER TURKEY
FAQ
Is turkey still good 5 days after Thanksgiving?
A leftover cooked Thanksgiving turkey will keep for three to four days in the fridge and two to three months in the freezer. Before freezing, it’s best to carve the turkey off the bone to allow it to freeze and defrost more evenly.
How do you make leftover turkey juicy again?
What to make out of cooked turkey?
- Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup.
- Turkey Tetrazzini with Spinach.
- Leftover Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers.
- Turkey Potato Chowder.
- Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce.
- Leftover Turkey Fried Rice.
- Turkey Wild Rice Soup.
- Buffalo Turkey Wraps.
How long is turkey good leftover in the fridge?
