turkey leftovers recipes

This collection of easy Leftover Turkey Recipes will give you plenty of creative ways to use up that big bird. We love these fun nachos:

35 BEST Leftover Turkey Recipes

Tbsp cooking oil

turkey

oregano

tsp chili powder

cumin powder

coriander powder

tsp salt

tortilla chips

corn kernels,

black beans,

cheddar cheese

avocado, chopped

jalapeño, sliced

1.5 cup salsa or pico de gallo

Cilantro

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Heat oil in a skillet, then add turkey,...

Heat oil in a skillet, then add turkey, seasonings and a few tablespoons of water. Stir and cook for a few minutes, until everything is warm and well mixed.

Lay your tortilla chips on a greased sheet...

Lay your tortilla chips on a greased sheet pan, followed by turkey and other toppings: corn, beans and cheese.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from oven and...

Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from oven and add garnishings: avocado, jalapeño, cilantro and salsa

A hearty Minestrone Soup using leftover Thanksgiving Turkey with baby pasta shells, cannellini beans and kale.

Turkey Minestrone Soup

olive oil

onion,diced

carrot,

celery stocks, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, rough chopped

thyme- basil

flavorful turkey Stock stock

diced tomatoes

salt

cracked pepper

pasta

cannellini beans beans

turkey meat

soy sauce

cayenne

Tuscan Kale

basil

Turkey Stock

lbs Turkey bones

onion

garlic

-2 celery stalks, rough chopped

peppercorns

bay leaves

herb

Water

Place turkey bones- legs, ribs and carcass in a large pot.

Add a sliced onion, 6 smashed garlic cloves, celery, carrot, peppercorns, bay leaves and a few sprigs fresh herbs. If you have other veggie scraps, feel free to add.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer very gently, for about 2 hours, skimming the surface every 30-40 minutes. Cook until stock is flavorful. Strain.

To remove more fat, chill and fat will rise to the top and harden for easy removal.

To make the stock:

In a large pot, heat oil over med- high heat.

Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring often, cooking until onion begins to brown, turning heat to medium if necessary.

Add thyme, 6 cups turkey stock, tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

Once boiling add 1 cup pasta ( don&#8217;t be tempted to add more), beans and turkey meat.

Cook 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked. Add kale and stir to wilt.

Taste for salt, add soy sauce for depth, and pinch cayenne for a little heat.

Divide among bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil ribbons, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest or grated parmesan.

To make Minestrone:

I have made this soup several times this fall with rotisserie chicken meat and boxed chicken stock.  I add a parmesan rind to the soup and serve it with rosemary bread.  Delicious!

This was amazing, boiled the carcass from 26 pound roasted turkey that had been dry brined 3 days prior to roasting.  Thank you again sylvia and happy holidays! 🌲

Perfect Saturday afternoon lunch and great way to utilize leftover turkey.  I served this with a toasted baguette with warm garlic confit!  Tasty!!

This was a delicious change to my turkey rice soup. 
I’m so glad I found you. I’ve used many of your recipes and love the interesting new ways to cook vegetarian as well as ways to adapt to the non-vegetarians!
Best to you, your family and all your subscribers for a healthy 2021!

This recipe is fabulous and delicious! It’s the best way to use leftover turkey. It’s definitely a keeper! 
Mirtha J from Miami Lakes, FL

Thanks for a great soup! I love the lovely garnishing tips you provide. I would not have thought to add lemon zest and it was delicious! Thanks so much! Happy holidays!

Made this for quests the day after Thanksgiving and it was a Huge success! Served with small Turkey sandwiches on homemade sourdough rolls. Delicious!
Thanks so much for all the great recipes you share.

This is a wonderful soup. I'm making it again and wonder if spinach would work instead of kale? Thank you.

Fabulous! This is so easy, fast and healthy. Thank you!

My personal tip - I prefer to cook the pasta separately and add it to bowls just before ladling the soup. It seems to keep the pasta from getting too mushy if there's leftovers.

So delicious and helpful after Thanksgiving! I added a little more pasta and balsamic glaze over the top. Amazing!!

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