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20+ Frugal & Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

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According to ReFED, this Thanksgiving, Americans will throw out about 312 million pounds of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, weird casseroles and other festive foods. Not only is this a ridiculous waste of resources, but it is a waste of money. So, what do we do with all that extra food? Find ways to use it up! Here are 22 Frugal & Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey.

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions:

If your turkey has been properly handled, you can refrigerate and eat it for up to four days. If you are planning to freeze it, it’s best to freeze it within one day of cooking for optimal texture and taste. However, leftover turkey can be frozen after three days and it will be fine.

USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. Turkey can be frozen for 3 to 4 months.

Thankfully, it’s really easy to do using a few tablespoons of melted butter mixed with chicken broth. All you do is pour it over the turkey slices. You can then cover them with tin foil and keep them warm in the oven at 200o. In just 15 min the meat should be juicy once again!

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Frugal & Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Turkey Cranberry Sliders

turkey cranberry sliders

Use your Thanksgiving leftovers for these Turkey Cranberry Sliders! These Hawaiian roll turkey sliders are made with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and cheese, then baked with a savory butter drizzle.

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Leftover turkey never tasted as good as when transformed into a pot pie that is loaded with flavor and topped with puff pastry.

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

We all have lots of turkey on Thanksgiving, which means lots of leftovers. If you’re looking for a way to use it that’s not turkey sandwiches, make this Leftover Turkey Soup recipe. It’s all made in one pot, too, making it super easy.

Leftover Turkey Stew with Mashed Potato Dumplings

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Creamy, cozy turkey stew with big, fluffy dumplings made with mashed potato. The perfect Thanksgiving leftovers meal.

Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

If you need a new way to put leftover turkey to good use, you have come to the right place! This leftover turkey chili is a delicious way to reimagine cooked turkey into a hearty and flavorful meal.

Leftover Turkey Spaghetti Casserole

This Spaghetti Casserole is easy and perfect for your weeknight dinner! Spaghetti Casserole is a perfect use up for leftover turkey or ham! It’s creamy, cheesy and oh, so good!!

Leftover Turkey Nachos

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Looking for something to make with those holiday leftovers other than soups and casseroles? You’ve found it!

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Casseroles are warm, comforting, and full of delicious things. This recipe can be made with turkey, chicken, or ham – perfect for those holiday leftovers.

Homemade Turkey Stock

Learn How to Make Turkey Stock using the leftover bones, carcass, neck, and giblets from your Thanksgiving turkey. Use it to make nourishing soups and stews or freeze it for later.

Leftover Turkey Pesto Sliders

Use your leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken) meat to create these moist and tasty cheesy pesto sliders the next day. The pesto keeps the turkey or rotisserie chicken from drying out making these especially perfect for breast meat.

Leftover Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

This warming leftover turkey and wild rice soup is the perfect way to use up holiday leftovers! Not only is it incredibly flavorful, but it’s a nourishing veggie-packed heart-healthy option. It’s easy enough for a weeknight meal, too!

Turkey Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Turkey spinach lasagna roll ups are the perfect solution for what to do with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole with Mashed Potato Topping! It’s like a turkey pot pie (with stuffing crust) crossed with shepherd’s pie. Whatever you call it, it’s the perfect way to give your holiday leftovers a delicious second life.

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas are quick and easy meal with turkey, black beans, corn, flour tortillas and covered in red sauce and melted cheese.

Holiday Leftovers Pizza

You have to make this Holiday Leftovers Pizza recipe! Everything is better on a pizza specially turkey, stuffing, green beans and more!

Leftover Turkey Stroganoff

Prepare a flavorful, creamy stroganoff using leftover turkey.

Leftover Turkey Dinner Tacos

These Turkey Dinner Tacos are super easy to make and are lighter than a big old sandwich.

Healthy Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers

All the flavors of a holiday dinner wrapped up in a healthy, sweet red bell pepper. These turkey and rice stuffed peppers are a guilt-free comfort food indulgence!

Leftover Turkey Sandwich Moistmaker

If you are a fan of the TV show Friends, then I know you know. This Leftover Turkey Sandwich Moistmaker is one of the best fictional inventions ever.

Turkey Salad

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

If you are looking for delicious ways to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this turkey salad sandwich is a tasty option! Easy and quick to make, it’s fresh, creamy, and loaded with flavor.

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

This Tex-Mex Turkey Soup is a warm and comforting post-holiday meal. This quick and easy turkey soup recipe is a delicious way to make use of your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Avocado Toast with Turkey and Cranberry Sauce

Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Avocado Toast with Turkey and Cranberry Sauce is a delicious way to use up all those yummy Thanksgiving leftovers.  Quick to prepare and oh so filling! 

There you have it! 22 Frugal & Easy Ways to Use Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey! Have you tried any? Let me know down in the comments!

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