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01of 26Leftover Turkey StewView RecipeThis hearty turkey stew recipe is just about the best use of Thanksgiving leftovers we can think of. And we don’t just mean the turkey—leftover gravy is used to add depth of flavor and body.
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Leftover Turkey Stew
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This hearty turkey stew recipe is just about the best use of Thanksgiving leftovers we can think of. And we don’t just mean the turkey—leftover gravy is used to add depth of flavor and body.
02of 26Foh Gai Jook (Turkey Jook)View RecipeJook is what the Cantonese call rice porridge. Frequently eaten either at breakfast or as a late-night snack, jook is a comfort food beloved in many Asian cultures—Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Filipino and more. This homey rice porridge is a delicious way to repurpose your turkey carcass.
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Foh Gai Jook (Turkey Jook)
Jook is what the Cantonese call rice porridge. Frequently eaten either at breakfast or as a late-night snack, jook is a comfort food beloved in many Asian cultures—Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Filipino and more. This homey rice porridge is a delicious way to repurpose your turkey carcass.
03of 26Turkey NachosView RecipeJennifer CauseyThese quick nachos work well with shredded turkey breast if you have leftovers around. Crunchy chips are topped with hot spiced shredded chicken or turkey, beans and melted cheese with cooling chunks of avocado, red onion and cilantro. If you like the heat, add jalapeño slices at the end.
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Turkey Nachos
Jennifer Causey
These quick nachos work well with shredded turkey breast if you have leftovers around. Crunchy chips are topped with hot spiced shredded chicken or turkey, beans and melted cheese with cooling chunks of avocado, red onion and cilantro. If you like the heat, add jalapeño slices at the end.
04of 26Turkey-Apple-Brie SandwichesView RecipeHollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey.
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Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches
Hollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey.
05of 26The Ultimate Turkey Avocado SandwichView RecipeAfter Thanksgiving, we cannot get enough leftover turkey recipes—and this healthy turkey avocado sandwich will help you use up Thanksgiving leftovers and more. If you really want to do this sandwich up, chef Hugh Acheson suggests searing a slice of turkey stuffing or bread pudding until it’s nice and crispy and putting it between the turkey and avocado.
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The Ultimate Turkey Avocado Sandwich
After Thanksgiving, we cannot get enough leftover turkey recipes—and this healthy turkey avocado sandwich will help you use up Thanksgiving leftovers and more. If you really want to do this sandwich up, chef Hugh Acheson suggests searing a slice of turkey stuffing or bread pudding until it’s nice and crispy and putting it between the turkey and avocado.
06of 26Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice SoupView RecipeUse leftovers from turkey day to make this healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
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Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Use leftovers from turkey day to make this healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
07of 26Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries & TurkeyView RecipeGive leftover turkey new life with these delicious stuffed potatoes. A drizzle of homemade honey-mustard dressing soaks into the hot potatoes, adding tons of flavor.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries & Turkey
Give leftover turkey new life with these delicious stuffed potatoes. A drizzle of homemade honey-mustard dressing soaks into the hot potatoes, adding tons of flavor.
08of 26Hot Turkey Pesto SandwichView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis turkey pesto sandwich features fresh mozzarella cheese, which melts beautifully, creating a gooey, cheesy bite. Serve for lunch or dinner alongside a bowl of soup for a filling meal.
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Hot Turkey Pesto Sandwich
Victor Protasio
This turkey pesto sandwich features fresh mozzarella cheese, which melts beautifully, creating a gooey, cheesy bite. Serve for lunch or dinner alongside a bowl of soup for a filling meal.
09of 26One-Pot Turkey Vegetable SoupView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeGot leftover turkey? Use it in this turkey vegetable soup for a satisfying main dish that’s full of bright flavors thanks to the use of lemon juice and lemon zest.
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One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Got leftover turkey? Use it in this turkey vegetable soup for a satisfying main dish that’s full of bright flavors thanks to the use of lemon juice and lemon zest.
10of 26Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli PastaView RecipeThis easy pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver. While shelf-stable pesto will work here, we prefer the fresh flavor and more vibrant color of refrigerated pesto. Look for it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, near the fresh pasta and marinara sauce.
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Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta
This easy pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver. While shelf-stable pesto will work here, we prefer the fresh flavor and more vibrant color of refrigerated pesto. Look for it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, near the fresh pasta and marinara sauce.
11of 26Turkey, Pasta & Vegetable SoupView RecipeThis simple, clean turkey soup is full of vegetables and shredded turkey, making it perfect for after the holidays when you have leftovers on hand. Don’t forget to save your Parmesan rinds! Adding one to a soup like this adds a rich umami flavor.
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Turkey, Pasta & Vegetable Soup
This simple, clean turkey soup is full of vegetables and shredded turkey, making it perfect for after the holidays when you have leftovers on hand. Don’t forget to save your Parmesan rinds! Adding one to a soup like this adds a rich umami flavor.
12of 26Cranberry Crumble BarsView RecipeNot only do these cranberry-orange bars make use of leftover cranberry sauce, but they also freeze well. Make a batch on a free afternoon and pop them in the freezer so you’ll always have a healthy dessert on hand when company calls.
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Cranberry Crumble Bars
Not only do these cranberry-orange bars make use of leftover cranberry sauce, but they also freeze well. Make a batch on a free afternoon and pop them in the freezer so you’ll always have a healthy dessert on hand when company calls.
13of 26Turkey Dinner in a SkilletView RecipeHere’s a new way to enjoy that Thanksgiving dinner taste! Turkey tenderloin slices, broccoli and bread “stuffing” cook up quickly in this layered one-skillet dinner.
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Turkey Dinner in a Skillet
Here’s a new way to enjoy that Thanksgiving dinner taste! Turkey tenderloin slices, broccoli and bread “stuffing” cook up quickly in this layered one-skillet dinner.
14of 26Turkey PotpieView RecipeYou might look forward to the days after Thanksgiving even more than the holiday itself with this easy turkey potpie recipe that’s the perfect use for leftover turkey and extra vegetables like carrots and onions you might have on hand from the holiday. The pie is loaded with veggies and a creamy sauce, then topped with a prepared whole-wheat crust so there’s no need to make dough. No leftover cooked turkey? This healthy potpie is just as delicious with chicken. Serve it up any time you need a dose of comfort food for dinner.
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Turkey Potpie
You might look forward to the days after Thanksgiving even more than the holiday itself with this easy turkey potpie recipe that’s the perfect use for leftover turkey and extra vegetables like carrots and onions you might have on hand from the holiday. The pie is loaded with veggies and a creamy sauce, then topped with a prepared whole-wheat crust so there’s no need to make dough. No leftover cooked turkey? This healthy potpie is just as delicious with chicken. Serve it up any time you need a dose of comfort food for dinner.
15of 263-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie BitesView RecipeBaked Brie is a perennially popular appetizer. Here, we complement the Brie with tart cranberry sauce and bake it in pretty individual tartlets using premade pie crust for an ultra-easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites
Baked Brie is a perennially popular appetizer. Here, we complement the Brie with tart cranberry sauce and bake it in pretty individual tartlets using premade pie crust for an ultra-easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.
16of 26Turkey & Wild Rice Soup with VegetablesView RecipeThanksgiving turkey leftovers have never been so delicious. Wild rice adds a nutty flavor—plus extra protein and fiber—to this creamy, hearty soup. Try this easy, healthy turkey recipe to help you use your holiday extras.
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Turkey & Wild Rice Soup with Vegetables
Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have never been so delicious. Wild rice adds a nutty flavor—plus extra protein and fiber—to this creamy, hearty soup. Try this easy, healthy turkey recipe to help you use your holiday extras.
17of 26Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce WrapsView RecipeUse Thanksgiving turkey in place of the deli slices for this recipe. Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go.
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Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps
Use Thanksgiving turkey in place of the deli slices for this recipe. Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go.
18of 26Turkey-Vegetable BakeView RecipeNeed to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.
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Turkey-Vegetable Bake
Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.
19of 26Turkey-Cranberry WrapView RecipeThis wrap is quick and easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Turkey-Cranberry Wrap
This wrap is quick and easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.
20of 26Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato HashView RecipeThis one-pan hash makes an easy fall dinner or a simple dish for a healthy brunch. You can even poach the eggs ahead of time—slip them into steaming-hot water to rewarm them just before serving.
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Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash
This one-pan hash makes an easy fall dinner or a simple dish for a healthy brunch. You can even poach the eggs ahead of time—slip them into steaming-hot water to rewarm them just before serving.
21of 26Turkey & Leek Shepherd’s PieView RecipeThe mashed potato-covered shepherd’s pie was originally created to use up the leftovers from a festive roast. This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce. The dish is a perfect way to create a second meal with the holiday turkey but if you like, use leftover roast chicken, duck or goose.
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Turkey & Leek Shepherd’s Pie
The mashed potato-covered shepherd’s pie was originally created to use up the leftovers from a festive roast. This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce. The dish is a perfect way to create a second meal with the holiday turkey but if you like, use leftover roast chicken, duck or goose.
22of 26Chicken, Arugula & Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels SproutsView RecipeHot roasted vegetables lightly wilt the arugula in this healthy dinner salad recipe. Keep prep time minimal with leftover chicken, precut butternut squash and trimmed Brussels sprouts.
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Chicken, Arugula & Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts
Hot roasted vegetables lightly wilt the arugula in this healthy dinner salad recipe. Keep prep time minimal with leftover chicken, precut butternut squash and trimmed Brussels sprouts.
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Crispy Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
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Turkey Enchiladas
These turkey enchiladas take leftovers in a whole new direction. These simple enchiladas take only 10 minutes to prep, and they work equally well with leftover chicken too. Warming the tortillas prevents them from cracking and breaking.
25of 26Loaded Mashed Potato Stuffed MushroomsView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyRoasted mushrooms stuffed with cheesy loaded mashed potatoes is the appetizer mashup you didn’t know you needed. Use same-size mushrooms so they cook evenly. If you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, opt for store-bought.
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Loaded Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Roasted mushrooms stuffed with cheesy loaded mashed potatoes is the appetizer mashup you didn’t know you needed. Use same-size mushrooms so they cook evenly. If you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, opt for store-bought.
26of 26Cranberry Pork Loin ChopsView RecipeIn addition to pork, you can use the tangy orange-and-cranberry sauce side dish recipe over grilled turkey, chicken or fish too.
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Cranberry Pork Loin Chops
In addition to pork, you can use the tangy orange-and-cranberry sauce side dish recipe over grilled turkey, chicken or fish too.
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