30 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

With all that effort and slaving away in the kitchen over Thanksgiving, don’t let those tasty leftovers go to waste over the days following. You made all the food, now reap the benefits of all that cooking with 30 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! Everything from Thanksgiving Leftover Casseroles to the perfect Thanksgiving Leftover sandwich! Don’t forget about Thanksgiving Leftover Soups and Thanksgiving Leftover pot pie. YUM!

It’s amazing how well leftovers from Thanksgiving can keep in the fridge if stored correctly for up to 3-4 days but what’s even better is the fact that they can provide delicious meals to feed the family with minimal effort, which is exactly what you need!

LEFTOVERS USED IN THESE RECIPES:

• Turkey
• Ham
• Potatoes
• Butternut Squash
• Cornbread
• Stuffing
• Cranberry Sauce
• Apple/Pumpkin Pie
• Sweet Potatoes
• Carrots

Ditch the extra work in the kitchen after Thanksgiving and rather let those Thanksgiving leftovers work for you! With 30 delicious leftover recipes to choose from, including soups, sliders, casseroles and desserts, there is something on this list to satisfy all the tummies around the table!

Thanksgiving Leftover Soups, Stews, & Chilis

TURKEY NOODLE SOUP

A classic dressed up in Thanksgiving style, this delicious and hearty soup is a great way to use up that leftover turkey! Simple to make, the Instant Pot takes the work out of it for you!

TURKEY AND SWEETCORN CHOWDER

Make the most of your turkey by making this Turkey and Sweetcorn Chowder. Best of all, it freezes well!

MEXICAN TURKEY SOUP

Turkey soup doesn’t have to be boring, and with this Mexican Turkey Soup that’s infused with citrus and big, bold flavors, every bite is exciting and delicious!

TURKEY BONE BROTH STOCK

Learn how to make a delicious, nutrient-rich, immune-boosting turkey bone broth (stock). The perfect way to use every part of your turkey!

SLOW COOKER LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI

Why not mix things up and use your leftover turkey meat to make this crockpot leftover Thanksgiving turkey chili? It’s a delicious and easy white turkey chili recipe.

TURKEY & DUMPLINGS

A deeply rich, turkey broth with chunks of roasted turkey and crispy baked balls of leftover stuffing is all you need to keep warm and snuggly.

LEFTOVER TURKEY STEW IN THE SLOW COOKER

Got some leftover turkey? Turn them into a comforting Turkey Stew that’s easily done using a slow cooker.

Thanksgiving Leftover Appetizers

TURKEY CRANBERRY SLIDERS

These turkey cranberry sliders are a perfect way to use your homemade cranberry sauce as well as leftover turkey for a meal the whole family will love! Who doesn’t love a good thanksgiving leftover slider sandwich for lunch?

LEFTOVER TURKEY EMPANADAS

Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Make EMPANADAS (hand pies)! Use Thanksgiving leftover turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, or stuffing baked into homemade or store-bought pie crust.

EASY CRANBERRY BAKED BRIE RECIPE

This is a fancy and delicious 15-minute holiday appetizer your guests would love. Creamy, gooey, runny-centered baked brie topped with cranberry sauce, roasted pecans and thyme.

TURKEY TURNOVERS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

If you have leftover turkey these Turkey Turnovers with Cranberry Sauce are easy and perfect to use up those leftovers without them going to waste. See how to make them!

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New Sides from Thanksgiving Leftovers

POTATO PANCAKES

Potato Pancakes with leftover mashed potatoes are the perfect dish to make when your fridge is full of leftover mashed potatoes, or when you want to make a fun twist on standard mashed potatoes.

CORNBREAD SALAD

This Southern cornbread salad is dressed with a tasty ranch-style sour cream mayo dressing. It’s a crowd-pleaser and great to be served all year round! Use leftover cornbread to make this superb salad.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES

If you have leftover mashed potatoes, you will want to make these Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes. Creamy mashed potatoes are loaded up with bacon, cheese, peppers, and onions, and then fried up for some added crispiness.

AIR FRYER TURKEY CROQUETTES

Thanksgiving Leftover Main Dish Recipes

TURKEY POT PIE

This Turkey Pot Pie recipe is literally the BEST way to use that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. With its flaky pie crust, crumbled bacon, diced turkey, and vegetables all mixed up in the best creamy gravy you can ever imagine, you’re going to want to make this all year round!

THE BEST THANKSGIVING SANDWICH FROM LEFTOVERS

I wonder if this Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich has the “moist maker” in the center? Where are my FRIENDS lovers? Either way this sandwich has everything that is good about Thanksgiving Food!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER LAYERED CASSEROLE

I wonder if this Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich has the “moist maker” in the center? Where are my FRIENDS lovers? Either way this sandwich has everything that is good about Thanksgiving Food!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER CASSEROLE

Creamy and comforting Turkey Casserole with Noodles is a great way to use up turkey leftovers, takes only 20 minutes to prep, and tastes absolutely amazing!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER CASSEROLE – CHEESY HAM & POTATOES

Cheesy leftover ham and potatoes use leftover Thanksgiving ham mixed with potatoes or hash browns and cheese, then baked in a casserole dish. It’s great for using up leftover ham!

TURKEY ENCHILADAS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

These leftover turkey enchiladas with butternut squash combine the flavors of Thanksgiving and Mexico to give you an outstanding leftover dish!

TURKEY THAI CURRY

A brilliant way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers! Get dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes.

LEFTOVER TURKEY TAMALE PIE

This turkey tamale pie is loaded with turkey, gravy, and homemade cornbread, making it a great leftover Thanksgiving recipe. It’s so good, you’ll be looking for a reason to have turkey besides the holidays.

Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast & Bread Recipes

SWEET POTATO ROLLS

Healthy Cinnamon Sweet Potato Rolls recipe, perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving breakfast or brunch. These rolls are delicious, moist, fluffy, and easy to make!

SWEET POTATO ROLLS

Use leftover cranberry sauce from your holiday meals and mix it with a few other fruits suspended in jello for an easy holiday dessert.

APPLE PIE QUICK BREAD

The sweet flavors of apple pie transformed into a healthy gluten-free vegan quick bread! This apple pie quick bread recipe is the perfect autumn breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

GRAIN-FREE BUTTERNUT SQUASH BREAD

The ultimate allergy-free bread. No grains, gluten, eggs, dairy, or nuts! This grain-free butternut squash bread will make the perfect low-carb accompaniment to any lunch or dinner.

CRANBERRY SAUCE QUICK BREAD

Use up your favorite holiday sauce in this healthy quick bread recipe! This Cranberry Sauce Quick Bread uses homemade cranberry sauce and is gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free and perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or dessert!

Thanksgiving Leftover Cocktails

CRANBERRY SPRITZER

A novel use for leftover cranberry sauce. Make yourself a nice spritzer with some juice, vodka, and orange liqueur. So refreshing!

CRANBERRY SPRITZER

A novel use for leftover cranberry sauce. Make yourself a nice spritzer with some juice, vodka, and orange liqueur. So refreshing!