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Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Too much turkey? Mucho mashed potatoes? Can't eat any more cranberries? No problem! Try a gourmet turkey sandwich or a healthy turkey salad. Soup more your thing? We've got lots of soup recipes! Use up those cranberries in a salad or even on a turkey sandwich. Leftover mashed potatoes are great casserole toppers or make potato patties. So many options - don't let the leftovers go to waste!



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recipe for creamy mashed potato bake with crunchy onion topping

Creamy Mashed Potato Bake With Crunchy Onion Topping

Made with cheddar cheese, mashed potatoes, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, french fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked turkey croquettes

Baked Turkey Croquettes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beer batter turkey

Beer Batter Turkey

Made with cranberry sauce, apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, beer, turkey, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey dumpling soup

Turkey Dumpling Soup

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey cottage pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

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

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recipe for wild rice and turkey soup

Wild Rice and Turkey Soup

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey and green bean casserole

Turkey And Green Bean Casserole

Made with milk, Cheddar cheese soup, frozen French cut green beans, stuffing mix, water, butter or margarine, cubed cooked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for day after thanksgiving turkey soup

Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spicy slow cooker turkey soup

Spicy Slow Cooker Turkey Soup

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for after-the-holiday creamed turkey

After-the-Holiday Creamed Turkey

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

recipe for roasted turkey cornbread sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Cornbread Sandwiches

Made with red onion, honey baked ham, cornbread mix, 2% milk, eggs, green chilies, Dijon mustard, roasted turkey breast

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey curry salad

Turkey Curry Salad

This curried salad recipe is a tasty way to enjoy leftover turkey. Combining cubed turkey, crunchy celery, sweet apples, and golden raisins, this dish is coated in a creamy curry...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cold turkey reuben sandwich

Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey pumpkin curry

Turkey Pumpkin Curry

Made with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, kosher salt, cooked turkey pieces, chicken or turkey stock, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey, corn, and cranberry salsa quesadilla

Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla

Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey, white bean, and escarole soup

Turkey, White Bean, And Escarole Soup

Made with citalini or lumachelle pasta, olive oil, white beans, garlic, chicken or turkey stock, onion, leftover roast turkey, bay leaf, scarole or spinach, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for awesome turkey and asparagus sandwich

Awesome Turkey And Asparagus Sandwich

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy mexican turkey

Creamy Mexican Turkey

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

recipe for turkey gravy noodles

Turkey Gravy Noodles

Made with tomato, baby carrots, broccoli, turkey gravy, beef Ramen noodles, salt, pepper and olive oil, water, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker country turkey corn chowder

Slow Cooker Country Turkey Corn Chowder

Made with celery seed, dried onion, chicken bouillon, milk, potatoes, cream of potato soup, turkey, American cheese, Mexicorn, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for turkey, camembert, and cranberry bagels

Turkey, Camembert, And Cranberry Bagels

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, pea shoots or snow pea sprouts, bagels, cream cheese, cooked turkey breast, Camembert cheese, cranberry sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy turkey tetrazzini

Cheesy Turkey Tetrazzini

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

recipe for french fried potato puffs

French Fried Potato Puffs

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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