Thanksgiving Leftovers

These turkey, cranberry, and stuffing sandwiches offer a clever way to repurpose holiday leftovers while introducing a fresh twist.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A great way to use up turkey (or chicken) leftovers. Use whatever veggies you have on hand and you can substitute sauteed onion in place of the pearl onions if desired.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh ginger, cooked turkey, sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, raisins, walnuts, mayonnaise, lemon juice, orange juice, orange peel


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cayenne pepper, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, linguine pasta, bacon, cooked turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with turkey or chicken stock, turkey, orange juice, sweet potato, onion, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, dried thyme, ground ginger, ground allspice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with butter or margarine, water, cooked, cubed turkey, celery, onion, mayonnaise, eggs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with mashed potatoes, cubed cooked turkey, turkey gravy, carrots, prepared stuffing, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lemon juice, salt, cider vinegar, cooked, chopped turkey, tricolor spiral pasta, celery, green onions, green bell pepper, mayonnaise, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with seasoned croutons, refrigerated crescent roll dough, black pepper, turkey breast, cream cheese, butter or margarine, margarine, milk, onion, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mushrooms or bacon, salt and pepper, broccoli, turkey or chicken, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, cheddar or monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, cooked turkey, rice, green bell pepper, onion, cream of mushroom soup, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, dried marjoram, dried basil, turkey carcass, celery, carrots, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with onions, all-purpose flour, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, chicken broth, milk, cooked turkey or chicken, smoked ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, cooked turkey, frozen peas, onion, celery, green bell pepper, chow mein noodles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with turkey, celery, onion, butter or margarine, milk, cheese soup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, instant mashed potato flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mashed potatoes, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with frozen french cut green beans, stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup, milk, turkey or chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Swiss cheese, water, asparagus, honey mustard, mayonnaise, whole grain white bread, roasted turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken or turkey, corn tortillas, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, onion, garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vegetable oil, baking powder, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with curry powder, salt, turkey, frozen peas, noodles, butter or margarine, onions, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, butter, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter or margarine, flour, turkey broth, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, diced turkey, hard-boiled eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Repurpose leftover turkey into a tasty spaghetti dish that's simple yet satisfying. A delicious way to use up holiday extras.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, chicken broth, water, frozen whole kernel corn, instant rice, celery, onion, pimiento, cooked turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with diced tomatoes, vegetables, turkey carcass, onion, water, carrot, celery, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with onion, turkey, water, chicken bouillon granules, salt, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, white pepper, carrots, corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with turkey breast meat, margarine, onion, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, cornstarch, milk, chicken broth, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with carrots, parsley, bay leaf, turkey stock, yellow onion, carrot, celery, serrano or jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with processed cheese, soy sauce, turkey or chicken broth, potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg, Dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, quick-rise yeast, brown sugar, salt, water, oil, cooked turkey, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mashed potatoes, oil, onion, carrot, vegetable broth, dried thyme, caraway seeds, frozen chopped broccoli

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with monterey jack cheese, turkey, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onions, green chile, ripe olives, cumin, oregano, flour tortilla

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with dried black-eyed peas, water, chili powder, cumin seeds, garlic, cayenne pepper, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chopped cooked turkey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Parmesan cheese, ripe olives, green bell pepper, smoked ham, spaghetti noodles, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, white wine, turkey or chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with refrigerated pie crusts, frozen mixed vegetables, margarine or butter, flour, celery salt, white pepper, milk, chicken broth, turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, curry powder, turkey, frozen broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, vegetable oil, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, cooked turkey, wild rice, chicken broth, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with celery, onion, peppercorns, beef bouillon cubes, turkey, stewed tomatoes, rice, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, pimientos, butter, fresh mushrooms, spaghetti, turkey, chicken broth, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with turkey carcass, water, celery, celery leaves, onion, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bay leaf, salt, turkey carcass, water, chicken bouillon granules, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with oil, milk, mashed potatoes, salt and pepper, cheese, flour, egg, salt

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bread crumbs, water, butter, flour, milk, cooked turkey, egg yolk, salt, celery salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with carrot, poultry seasoning, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, onion, celery, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mashed potatoes, black pepper, margarine, all-purpose flour, onion soup mix, water, cooked turkey or chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with shrimp, okra, onions, green onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, fresh parsley, bay leaves, Creole seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with diced tomatoes, barley, parsley, salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, cubed cooked turkey, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours