21 Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes

These easy Thanksgiving leftover recipes turn extra turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce into delicious new meals the whole family will love.

Don’t let all those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste! After spending hours preparing Thanksgiving dinner, the last thing you want to do is spend another day cooking.

Luckily, there are plenty of recipes with leftover Thanksgiving ingredients that are quick, easy, and just as satisfying as the original holiday meal.

Whether you’re looking for easy leftover turkey recipes, creative ways to use leftover mashed potatoes, or comforting meals made with leftover ham, this collection has plenty of ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

What to Make With Thanksgiving Leftovers

There are so many ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers without feeling like you’re eating the same meal for days.

Leftover turkey can be transformed into hearty soups, creamy casseroles, sandwiches, and sliders. Extra mashed potatoes are perfect for crispy potato cakes or cheesy potato balls, while leftover ham makes delicious breakfast casseroles, soups, and sandwiches.

These leftover Thanksgiving dinner ideas are also great for feeding family members who are still visiting for the holiday weekend.

Leftover Turkey Recipes

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Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

This leftover turkey and rice soup is a great way to use up Thanksgiving turkey. It's made with diced vegetables in a seasoned broth with white rice.

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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Turkey cranberry sliders are an easy way to use Thanksgiving leftovers with tender turkey, cranberry sauce, melted cheese, and buttery baked rolls.

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https://www.chelseajoyeats.com

Leftover Turkey Casserole with Wild Rice

Hearty and cozy, leftover turkey casserole with wild rice gives you a perfect use for those holiday leftovers and feeds a crowd while you're at it!

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4

https://urbanblisslife.com

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas Casserole

Got Thanksgiving leftovers? This leftover turkey enchiladas casserole recipe is a satisfying, cheesy, hearty way to enjoy leftover turkey.

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5

https://whereismyspoon.co

Leftover Turkey Lasagna (Thanksgiving Lasagna)

Create a delicious new meal using leftovers: Thanksgiving lasagna or leftover turkey lasagna with a light cream cheese and cottage cheese sauce.

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6

https://www.happyfoodstube.com

Leftover Turkey Pasta

This is a quick recipe that uses leftover turkey meat. Red pesto, Parmesan, and chili flakes make this leftover turkey pasta a tasty lunch or dinner!

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https://www.chelseajoyeats.com

Pumpkin and Leftover Turkey Chili

With leftover turkey, pumpkin purée, tomato paste, poblanos, beans, and spices, this healthy chili is anything but boring.

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8

https://theoregondietitian.com

Easy Leftover Turkey Salad

Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to use in this creamy turkey salad sandwich filling, loaded with crunchy pecans, celery, sweet onion, and herbs.

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9

https://xoxobella.com

Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Leftover turkey shepherd's pie is packed with savory turkey, seasonal root vegetables, and rich Guinness-infused gravy, then topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

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10

https://www.anediblemosaic.com

Leftover Turkey Stroganoff

Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving helps this rich, creamy 15-minute turkey stroganoff recipe come together quickly for a delicious weeknight meal!

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11

https://littleblackskillet.com

Patchwork Turkey Pot Pie

This cozy one-pan meal of turkey pot pie is made with mushrooms, shallots, green beans, and leftover turkey. It's topped with a golden, flaky puff pastry crust.

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https://www.therusticfoodie.com

Turkey White Bean Soup

This healthy turkey white bean soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey! It's made using canned beans, spinach, and lots of lemon juice for a bright flavor.

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13

https://theshortordercook.com

Winter Green Salad with Leftover Turkey

This easy recipe for a crisp, fresh Winter Green Salad with Turkey is packed with yummy seasonal fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and an amazing homemade cranberry vinaigrette dressing. It's the best way to use leftover cooked holiday turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Leftover Ham Recipes

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https://theshortordercook.com

Creamy Leftover Ham Pasta

This 15-minute leftover ham pasta recipe is made with holiday ham, rigatoni, onions, peas, and a creamy cheese sauce.

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Cheesy Leftover Ham Casserole

Use your leftover ham and potatoes to create a delicious cheesy leftover ham and potato casserole with cream of chicken soup.

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Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

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https://www.iheartnaptime.net

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

These leftover mashed potato pancakes are made with chilled mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, and green onion, and then pan-fried.

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17

https://wholefully.com

Leftover Mashed Potato Soup

This 15-minute mashed potato soup checks all the boxes. It's rich and creamy, and it's easy to make.

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Leftover Stuffing Recipes

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https://feelslikehomeblog.com

Thanksgiving Leftover Stuffing Muffins

Use up your leftover turkey and stuffing in these quick and easy muffins. This easy recipe transforms Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing into muffins that are perfect with a drizzle of leftover gravy.

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https://www.happyfoodstube.com

Leftover Stuffing Waffles

Leftover stuffing waffles are one of the easiest meals to prepare the day after Thanksgiving. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or brunch, they will be a hit at your table!

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Leftover Cranberry Recipes

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https://blackberrybabe.com

Easy Cranberry Banana Bread (Leftover Cranberry Sauce)

This banana cranberry bread is a delicious and moist quick bread. It's the perfect way to use up leftover cranberry sauce this holiday season.

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https://senseandedibility.com

Holiday Leftovers Breakfast Casserole

Holiday leftovers are better when they're baked in a sweet breakfast casserole. The perfect combo of oranges and cranberries baked with rolls.

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