Great Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

If you’re lucky, you’ll have some Thanksgiving leftovers on Friday. And maybe you’ll just reheat them in their original form. Totally cool. But maybe…maaaaybe, you’ll want to turn them into something else.

Here are my top picks for repurposing that extra turkey and cranberry sauce!

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Cranberry Turkey Sliders

These cranberry turkey sliders filled withย leftover roasted turkeyย and myย cranberry sauceย are warm, gooey, and just the right mix of sweet and savory. I brush a savory-sweet glaze over the top of the buns for that crisp bite and extra flavor. They’re so yummy!

Golden baked cranberry turkey sliders topped with parsley butter glaze in a white baking dish.

Prosciutto-Turkey Wrapped Panini

This prosciutto wrapped turkey Swiss panini is a fantastic lunch that everyone loves. Turkey gets tucked into a warm sandwich with melty Swiss cheese, salty prosciutto, and creamy avocado. Every bite is delectable!

Close-up of sliced prosciutto-wrapped turkey panini showing melted Swiss cheese, avocado, and grill marks on toasted bread.

Cranberry Turkey Enchiladas

These Cranberry-Turkey Enchiladas are the absolute best use of Thanksgiving leftovers with a crazy delicious Mexican twist! Stuffed with cooked turkey, a mixture of cranberry and enchilada sauce, beans, cheese, and Mexican spices, these enchiladas have a circus of flavor in every bite. They’re ridiculously good!

overhead cranberry turkey enchiladas in baking dish with serving spatula

Leftover Turkey Salad

This easy Turkey Salad with cranberries makes a quick and easy lunch using Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Shredded cabbage and chow mein noodles add a satisfying crunch, while the simple dressing packs in the flavor.

Overhead view of turkey salad in a black bowl

Thanksgiving Nachos

The perfect mix of Tex-Mex and Thanksgiving flavors in every bite, these Thanksgiving Nachos are not only a quick snack or appetizer but a fun and crazy delicious way to use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. Make as many or as few as you want. So easy!

Overhead view of Thanksgiving leftover nachos

Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese

Made with slices of roast turkey, brie, and green apples, this Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Ready in just a few minutes, this sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch the day after the holidays.

Two turkey brie grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on each other

Turkey Tetrazzini

This easy Turkey Tetrazzini recipe is classic comfort food thatโ€™s irresistibly creamy, cheesy, and delicious! Itโ€™s a great make-ahead meal and freezer-friendly. Also pretty much the most perfect use for leftover Thanksgiving Turkey.

turkey tetrazzini in casserole dish with portion on serving spoon

Turkey Cranberry Brie Pizza

Ready in just 20 minutes this Turkey Cranberry and Brie Naan Pizza is a great way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers. With chopped turkey and lots of melty cheese, this Thanksgiving leftover pizza is a guaranteed hit whether served as the main course, an appetizer, or snack the next day.

Overhead view of turkey cranberry brie pizza

Apple Pie Milkshake

If you find yourself with leftover holiday apple pie, hereโ€™s a great way to use it up โ€“ turn it into an Apple Pie Milkshake! Apple pie slices take on a new life in this easy milkshake, as theyโ€™re blended with whipped cream and ice cream for a smooth, creamy milkshake with ALL the flavors of apple pie, from the filling to the crust.

An apple pie shake topped with a slice of apple pie

More Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Well, hey there! Amy here, founder and COO at BellyFull. If youโ€™re looking for tried and true, fuss-free, budget-friendly, delicious, every day recipes, youโ€™ve come to the right place.

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5 Comments

  1. Sharon says:

    5 stars
    I can attest to how wonderful these are – I’ve made them ALL!!

  2. Joanne says:

    It’s probably bad that I want Thanksgiving to JUST BE OVER ALREADY so that I can make some of these. Right?

  3. Erin says:

    5 stars
    Love all of these recipes so much. I’ve made several of them – all GREAT.

  4. Catherine says:

    5 stars
    Thank-you so much for the info on the leftovers from thanksgiving.

  5. Bev @ Bev Cooks says:

    5 stars
    I want it all. Thrice.