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    Home > Meat

    11 Amazing Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Published: Dec 26, 2019 · Modified: Nov 26, 2020 by Nicky Corbishley

    6 image collage of 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.6 image collage of turkey leftovers recipes

    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!!!
    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!
    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!
    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.

    Turkey tacos with radishes on a light background

    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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    1. Sarah says

      December 28, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      These are all great options for using up leftover turkey. I do a few different dishes with ours, and toss them in the freezer for future meals. That way we use up the turkey but don't have to eat it all right away. I will have to give some of these a try.

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    2. Floranet says

      December 26, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Stunning Writing!! Keep up the good work.

      Reply
    3. fiorino40 says

      November 24, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      In Fact very Amazing Recipes..saved and posted them on al my sites on the social media...

      Reply
    4. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      November 23, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      Oh my goodness, what a fab selection for all the turkey lovers out there....The turkey and veggie noodles might be the 'first to make' on my list...

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