Healthy Leftover Turkey Recipes

The best and easiest way to enjoy leftover turkey is making these soft, crispy and buttery bottomed turkey and cheese sliders! They will become your favorite too!

Use leftover sliced turkey in place of deli meat in this gourmet grilled cheese — it’s sure to become a family favorite! 

The perfect way to use your leftover turkey from your holiday celebration. Warm, juicy turkey covered in brie and cranberry aioli served on warm, crusty bread.

Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? No problem! Try some turkey reubens with homemade thousand island dressing! You'll love this delicious twist on a classic sandwich!

This leftover turkey banh mi sandwich is tangy, crunchy, turkey sandwich heaven. If you've got leftover turkey you will not be disappointed!

Thanksgiving dinner is epic in our family, we make enough food to feed an army and I think we enjoy the leftovers just as much as we do the actual meal. This Turkey Salad is our favorite way to enjoy the leftover turkey.

Use up your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with this unique, sophisticated and delicious Leftover Turkey Panini, with, cranberry aioli, fresh green apples, fig spread and ooey gooey melted brie cheese join together to treat your taste buds to a sensational experience!

 In this Turkey Cranberry Sandwich recipe turkey and cranberry sauce are nestled between two slices of buttery bread that have been grilled to perfection, all held together by melted cheddar cheese. This Thanksgiving sandwich is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey!

Use your left over roasted turkey to make delicious low carb calzones with a Fathead dough pastry.

These pesto Grilled Turkey & Havarti Sandwiches are a fast family favorite! Buttery grilled sourdough, garlic basil pesto, melty Havarti cheese, and tomato with sliced turkey. When they ask “what’s for dinner?” and these toasted turkey sandwiches are the answer, there is nothing but smiles!

This Turkey Gobbler Wrap is an exact copycat of the Trader Joe’s version, complete with stuffing, cream cheese, and cranberries! Use leftover holiday turkey and sides to create these delicious and easy make-ahead lunches!

This creamy turkey or chicken salad is the perfect way to use-up leftovers. Use leftover or freshly made chicken or turkey, along with the seasonings and creamy touch of mayo for the ultimate salad.

This easy and Healthy Turkey Salad recipe with a Tahini dressing is the perfect balance of colorful, crunchy and creamy. It requires only a few ingredients and comes together in as little as 10 mins.

Leftover turkey or chicken gets a facelift with this delicious chilled salad with cranberries, apples and walnuts.

This chard salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey! With a maple syrup dressing, dried cranberries, and pecans, it’s full of flavor and color.

Leftover Turkey Apple Salad is a great way to celebrate fall and use up those leftovers!

Leftovers never tasted so good! Serve this smoked turkey salad as a light lunch or dinner.

Turkey Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad is a delightful mixture of crunchy, sweet and savory flavors and a GREAT way to use up any leftover turkey or chicken!

Use up leftover turkey and stuffing in this creamy, classic turkey Divan recipe.

A classic and traditional dish, great to use leftover turkey or chicken in, this Wild Rice Casserole or Supreme will become a family favorite.

Great way to use leftover turkey! This weeknight meal is a 20-minute dish with the flavors of an all-day simmer.

Turkey A La King is an easy entree that takes just 15 minutes to make. It’s a creamy, comforting dish that the whole family will love.

This delicious crockpot green chili bake is a great meal that everyone will love! Tender shredded turkey(or chicken), soft rice, savory cheese and tangy chili peppers make for an easy and winning combination.

Super comforting and loaded with lots of turkey, pasta and cheese, this turkey pasta bake is such an easy and delicious way to use leftover turkey.

Utilize leftover turkey from your holiday celebrations and turn it into this Turkey Stroganoff Casserole in a creamy sauce mixed with egg noodles.

Try something new with your holiday leftovers this year! This Turkey Tikka Masala, with its flavorful yet mild beloved sauce, will make you wish you bought a bigger bird!

Turkey Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food. Prepare it as you clean up Thanksgiving dinner to get a jump on dinner for tomorrow!

These Leftover Turkey Hand Pies are an easy way to repurpose your leftover turkey! These Leftover Turkey Hand Pies makes for a great snack and freezes well!

The only thing better than the Thanksgiving meal is the leftovers. Try changing up the usual leftovers for this fabulous Turkey Cranberry Pizza with goat cheese, walnuts and fresh rosemary.

Thanksgiving turkey egg rolls are the most delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. A crispy, golden brown egg roll wrapper surrounds your favorite Thanksgiving flavors.

Transform your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey leftovers into a delicious and comforting pot pie! Flavored with a touch of Marsala wine, thyme and garlic, then baked topped with flaky puff pastry this cozy dish is a true winner!

These leftover turkey mini pot pies are the perfect post-thanksgiving meal! Make them at once and have easy to reheat meals all week long.

This hearty meal is a delicious way to use up 2 Thanksgiving leftovers: mashed potatoes and turkey! And the best part is, by adding a few other ingredients like cheddar, broccoli, and puff pastry, it becomes a whole new meal.

These Turkey Pibil Tamales are a great way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. Each bite is full of flavor and incredibly delicious.

These healthy Leftover Turkey Enchiladas are bursting with fresh veggies and Mexican flavors, quick and easy to make (no special enchilada sauce needed).

Buffalo turkey dip made in a slow cooker has all of the tangy, gooey goodness of regular buffalo dip with the added yum of turkey. This dish makes a perfect appetizer or game day treat

Put that leftover turkey to good use and make these Leftover Turkey Quesadillas with Black Beans! So easy to make with just a few ingredients, the perfect recipe for the day after a holiday when no one wants to cook anything elaborate.

Skip the Chinese take-out and have this yummy, healthy Turkey Stir Fry with Sesame Ginger Dressing and broccoli and carrots on the dinner table in 30 minutes. Got leftover turkey? This is a perfect recipe to use up any leftover turkey.

Cheese, Bacon & Turkey Quiche combines a crisp cheese pastry case with a rich creamy filling using cooked turkey, bacon, and soft French Brie cheese.

Turkey and Stuffing Air Fryer Egg Rolls are the perfect way to use up leftover turkey, but they also make an easy and unique weeknight meal!

This simple casserole is delicious way to use leftover turkey and sweet potatoes, too.

Tacos are a fresh and tasty way to use leftover turkey, and mango salsa is a natural.

Make the most of your leftovers by putting together this freezer meal – then you can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner any time you’d like, without all the work!

Repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers with this scrumptious leftover turkey shepherd’s pie. It’s easy comfort food that’s on the table in under an hour.

Keto Low Carb Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Spaghetti Squash is a decadent, low carb recipe for your Thanksgiving leftovers.

A creamy Turkey Tetrazzini recipe with mushrooms, peas, and a crunchy topping made with panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. So good you’ll be roasting two turkeys!

Leftovers never tasted so good as they do when you make this easy Turkey Pot Pie. A single crust covers a combination of vegetables, leftover turkey, chicken broth, fat-free half & half & cheese for a delicious & healthy dinner option.

A Turkey Stuffed Crescent Ring is a delicious and fun way to use up that leftover turkey. Stuff crescent ring with turkey, stuffing, and of course cranberry sauce. Delish!

Turkey Shepherd's Pir is loaded with tender turkey, vegetables and gravy topped off with creamy mashed potatoes. A comforting dinner that uses up all your leftovers.

The turkey and cheese inside this cornbread make it extra filling - a perfect way to start any morning! Just use one bowl for dry ingredients, one bowl for wet ingredients, and mix together.

Thanksgiving in a Blanket is the most genius way to eat leftovers as it combines shredded turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce all wrapped in a crescent roll for a simple and delicious way to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers the next day!

Make your leftover turkey into a turkey pot pie, freeze and save for another day!

This is the best leftover turkey recipe everyone will love! Super easy and flavorful turkey dumplings that even your kids will love, great for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Low carb turkey and broccoli casserole full of egg and cheese goodness. Use your leftover turkey for a meal that's ready in about 30 minutes!

You can't go wrong with this delicious and hearty Skillet Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping recipe! It's easy to make and a great way to use up leftover turkey. And, since it only uses one skillet, easy cleanup!

Beautiful and delicious, Turkey Oscar! Leftover turkey never tasted so good, or looked quite so fancy! Leftover turkey becomes a simple and yet elegant looking meal when served “Oscar Style,” with asparagus, buttery shrimp, crabmeat and Hollandaise sauce.

These easy, 4-ingredient Homemade Dog Treats are the perfect way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey! (Or, try them any time of year with leftover chicken.) Even better, though? They freeze beautifully, and make darling DIY holiday gifts for all the beloved pups in your life! 

This super-fast “Cheater” Leftover Turkey Pot Pie is a fantastic way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey! It’s also great with rotisserie chicken or other leftover chicken you might have on hand … all year long. So comforting and delicious but also crazy-easy! It’s ready in less than 20 minutes, and leverages tons of shortcuts to make pot pie healthier and easier than ever!

Oven-baked turkey and dumplings casserole is baked all together in one dish, so you can enjoy the classic comfort food without all of the effort!

Skip take out tonight and create your own gourmet pizza. Leftover turkey makes it easy to make a mouthwatering yet simple dinner.

These cute Thanksgiving leftover hand pies are an easy way to use up your holiday leftovers! Combine turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy along with whatever else you like in pie dough for a simple, portable meal.

Puff pastry helps you make the most of your holiday leftovers with these easy bite-sized turkey pot pies. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter!

Leftover turkey is the perfect filling for these homemade red enchiladas.

These Turkey and Cranberry Phyllo Tarts are full of Christmas flavor – chopped leftover turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce in one delicious, crunchy bite. They are perfect party food and a great way of using up turkey leftovers!

For these Leftover Turkey Tacos, turkey meat with bacon and mushrooms is tossed in crunchy taco shells wrapped with soft tortillas and then topped with aioli and blueberry sauce that's both a little sweet and little savory.

Turkey Pot Pie – Homemade turkey pot pie made right in a skillet! This meal is the perfect comfort food and it’s a great way to use up extra turkey from the holidays!

Slow Cooker Turkey Orzo Soup – A comforting crock pot soup recipe made with turkey, orzo, carrots, and more! A great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays or just an easy to make weeknight meal!

This gluten free homemade Turkey Soup with Rice recipe is healthy and easy to make! It's cooked in herb broth and full of hearty vegetables.

This easy homemade leftover Turkey Stew recipe is made with potatoes and vegetables. The best savory potato turkey stew from leftovers!

This healthy leftover turkey stew comfort food meal that’s good for you with hearty vegetables and turkey in a light, creamy broth.

Grab that leftover turkey, shred it and put it in this healthy pot of chili!

Learn How to Make Turkey Stock using the leftover bones, carcass, neck, and giblets from your Thanksgiving turkey. Use it to make nourishing soups and stews or freeze it for later

This Turkey Soup Recipe is an easy, comforting, go-to recipe after feasting for the holidays. Use what’s left of the turkey carcass, add some vegetables and barley, and make a delicious leftover turkey soup!

Turkey Minestrone Soup is a wonderfully flavorful way to repurpose holiday turkey leftovers! A healthy combination of fresh veggies, canned beans, pasta and that leftover turkey you have on hand.

Homemade creamy pot pie soup is an easy recipe that is tasty with any savory protein. It is the perfect comfort food to make with leftovers from your Thanksgiving turkey.

Looking for a great recipe to make the most of your Thanksgiving turkey? You're going to LOVE this Homemade Turkey Soup recipe!

This warming leftover turkey and wild rice soup is heart-healthy, chock full of veggies, and eats like a meal. It’s the perfect way to use up your holiday leftovers!

Leftover turkey noodle soup is the perfect comfort food. Made with fresh veggies and turkey or chicken, it’s the perfect winter soup!

Turkey and Lentil Soup made with leftover turkey from the holidays. Easy, hearty delicious healthy recipe packed with protein in 30 minutes.

With adobo spiced turkey, black beans, tomatoes, and corn, in a delicious zesty broth, this Homemade Turkey Taco Soup is an easy healthy and delicious dinner recipe! It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey.

Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe with rice! Transform your leftover holiday meal turkey into this warm and comforting soup for the soul!

Delicious turkey tortilla soup is filled with black beans, corn, and turkey all in a tasty broth. A great way to use up leftover turkey!

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Old-fashioned turkey noodle soup, using your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, carcass and all.

This hearty and satisfying White Bean Turkey Chili is a great use for your leftover turkey. The sausage takes it over the top

This spiced Turkey Stew is the perfect 20-minute meal to feed you on cold fall and winter nights. Leftover turkey, apricots, chickpeas, apple juice and spices combine into a fragrant comforting stew that friends and family alike would love.

This Paleo Turkey Tortilla Soup is a healthy version of the classic. Made with veggies, spices, and leftover turkey, it’s a warm and comforting recipe that’s super easy to make.

This delicious Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup recipe is the perfect way to use up shredded, cooked turkey. Use your Instant Pot or the stovetop.

This creamy and delicious Instant Pot White Turkey Chili is perfect for the holidays. Use your leftover turkey to make this flavorful and comforting soup.

One of the best things about cooking a turkey is homemade Turkey broth! This recipe works for turkey cooked in the oven, roaster, or smoker.