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 3 votes

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

Overhead image of leftover turkey, ham and cheese pasta bake in a black pan

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Leftover Turkey Risotto Recipe

5 from 7 votes

This rich and creamy leftover turkey risotto with mushrooms and Pancetta is a great way to use up that mountain of leftover Turkey from Christmas or thanks giving! It's also gluten free!

Overhead photo of leftover turkey risotto on a white plate, dressed with a sprig of thyme and with a gold fork.

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.

Chicken, bacon, spinach and creamy mushrooms on a brioche bun on a piece of parchment

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Leftover Turkey Tikka Masala

5 from 4 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 4 votes

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

Chicken pot pie soup in a white bowl with fresh thyme on top.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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

White Chilli Chicken Recipe

5 from 7 votes

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

white chilli chicken con carne in a white bowl topped with lime wedges, avocado chunks and red onion. Tortilla crisps next to the bowl.

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 68 votes

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

A dish of creamy chicken pie with puff pastry sat on a blue and white striped cloth.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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

Chicken Stock Recipe

5 from 2 votes

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.

Chicken stock being poured into a glass jar

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

Chinese five-spice turkey tacos

A mini fusion of Mexican and Asian flavours with soft flour tortillas filled with Chinese five spice flavoured turkey, bean sprouts and radishes from my friend Bintu.

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.