11 Amazing Leftover Turkey Recipes

Do you have a fridge full of Turkey slices leftover after Christmas (or in the freezer after Thanksgiving)? How about one of these turkey recipes? Perfect for using up those leftovers.

I could probably eat a hundred turkey butties in a row before I get bored.

Ideally with lashings of President butter (that stuff is so good I'm only allowed to buy it at Christmas and on holiday), a pinch of salt, leftover stuffing, cranberry sauce, and maybe a touch of mayo too. Christmas day evenings wouldn't be the same without one of those butties.

Even if I'm still full from dinner, I can always find a bit of room!!

However, I know Chris and the kids probably wouldn't be happy with sandwiches for dinner every evening until mid-January, so I've been going through Kitchen Sanctuary, looking for leftover Turkey recipes, OR recipes that use leftover chicken - which of course can easily be swapped out for Turkey.

Let's take a look:

Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake with Ham and Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Use up those Christmas leftovers with this fantastic Turkey Pasta Bake with Ham and Cheese from your party cheese board!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Leftover Turkey Mushroom and Pancetta Risotto

5 from 2 votes

Rich and creamy turkey, mushroom and Pancetta Risotto - A great way to use up that mountain of leftover Turkey! It's also gluten free!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Crispy Turkey Nachos

5 from 2 votes

What should you do with all that leftover turkey....Make these Crispy Turkey Nachos!! Crispy fajita-spiced turkey, beans, and a ton of melted cheese!!!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

**Use leftover cooked turkey instead of chicken for this delicious treat!**

Roast Chicken & Creamy Garlic Mushroom Burger

5 from 3 votes

This Roast Chicken & Creamy Garlic Mushroom Burger has Roast Chicken on Homemade brioche with creamy garlic mushroom sauce, crispy bacon and spinach. The best sandwich. Ever.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Leftover Turkey Tikka Masala

5 from 3 votes

Use up that leftover turkey with this spicy-as-you-like Turkey Tikka Masala! Cream and delicious, it's on the kids and adults will enjoy. Gluten free too!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

**For a turkey version, simply make the stock without the chicken and add the cooked turkey once the creamy soup is ready.**

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

5 from 2 votes

This creamy chicken pot pie soup is deliciously simple comfort food. Easily made gluten free too! 

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

**Use turkey instead of chicken for a delicious white chilli turkey recipe!**

White Chilli Chicken - Con Carne Style!

5 from 1 vote

White Chilli Chicken - perfect when you feel like a change from regular chilli con carne!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

**For the turkey version of this one, simply make the stock without the chicken/turkey and add the cooked turkey once the creamy sauce is ready**

Creamy Chicken Pie Recipe

4.86 from 21 votes

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pie topped with puff pastry. This is pure comfort food bliss!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

**Use turkey bones instead for fantastic homemade stock**

Chicken Stock Recipe

5 from 1 vote

How to make rich chicken stock with just 5 minutes of upfront work followed by hands-off simmering. A kitchen staple for the best sauces.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Three Bone Soup With Veggies and Beans

5 from 1 vote

This Three Bone Soup With Veggies and Beans is a great way to make the most of your leftovers! Filling, tasty and easily made gluten free too!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Hope you enjoy!

Let me know if you have a fantastic turkey-leftovers recipe - i'd love to hear!

Hi I’m Nicky

I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

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