15 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes You'll Simply Love (2024)

Thanksgiving leftover recipes are the best ways to utilize the food without getting wasted! No matter what dishes you prepare, there’s one thing almost every Thanksgiving feast has in common: leftovers. Use this list of creative Thanksgiving leftovers recipes to help you get rid of those leftovers in new and exciting yummy ways.

When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, people seem to fall into two camps. Either you love them and can eat them for days without tiring of them…or you want nothing to do with turkey after the holiday is done.

I somehow manage to straddle those two camps because I love those leftovers just the way they are for about 2 days, and then I’m tired of them before they are done.

I decided to get ahead of the curve this year and research some creative ways to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers so that I can approach this holiday with a plan.

And yeah! Don’t forget to try these delicious no bake Thanksgiving desserts which you will definitely love!

No matter which camp you sit in regarding leftovers, these Thanksgiving leftovers recipes are delicious enough to keep you happy until those leftovers are all gone.

So pile on the mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, gravy, and more… you’ll actuallywant to eat them now!

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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes You Won’t Get Tired of Eating

Whether you are a Thanksgiving leftovers purist or can’t stand to have holiday dinner part 2 (or 3 or 4…), those delicious leftovers simply cannot go to waste!

Also, check these simple pinwheel recipes that will make you crave for more!

Use this variety of Thanksgiving leftovers recipes to keep it interesting when it comes to finishing off those Thanksgiving nibbles.

Gluten-free cranberry turkey enchiladas| Flippin’ Delicious

Gluten Free Cranberry Turkey Enchiladas from Flippin’ Delicious

Roasted turkey, creamy gravy, and fresh cranberry sauce are rolled in warm tortillas and topped with lots of cheese to make these Gluten-Free Cranberry Turkey Enchiladas. Yum!

Genius Potato, Turkey, and Stuffing Layered Leftovers | Christina’s Cucina

Or, go with a layered version. Double up on your mashed potatoes this year, because you’ll definitely want to use them for this Genius Potato, Turkey, and Stuffing Layered Dish.

Apple Cranberry Quesadillas | Never Enough Thyme

Use leftover cranberry sauce to make these sweet Apple Cranberry Quesadillas. Serve with a big dollop of ice cream. This recipe will turn even your cranberry-sauce haters into huge fans.

Thanksgiving Pizza | The Gunny Sac

Thanksgiving Pizza may be the best thing I’ve ever heard of. It’s a puff pastry crust topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, turkey, stuffing, and anything else you’d like to toss on from your Thanksgiving dinner.

I’m ready…bring it on!

Gluten-Free Turkey Biscuit Pot Pie | Sugar-Free Mom

This Turkey Biscuit Pot Pie can also be made with chicken leftovers. The biscuit topping is super easy and perfectly complements the creamy, savory leftovers.

Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Biscuits | How Sweet Eats

Who says you have to wait until lunch or dinner the next day to enjoy your leftovers?

With this creative idea, you can pile them high on an English muffin or biscuit, and top with an egg to make these Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Sandwiches.

Turkey Chowder | Bombshell Bling

Turkey Chowder will warm you up in the days after Thanksgiving, and it’ll help you use up all that leftover turkey and stock.

As an added bonus, this recipe is terrific for serving leftovers to those who fall in that camp of not liking them.

Leftover Turkey Sandwich | Ask Chef Dennis

Of course, you have to make a sandwich or two from your Thanksgiving leftovers… but not your run-of-the-mill turkey sandwich. Nope. This is served on toasted sourdough bread and topped with coleslaw.

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes | Easy Peasy Creative Ideas

Have a ton of leftover mashed potatoes? Turn them into Mashed Potato Pancakes! They’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Now that’s creative (and delicious)!

Cheesy Breakfast Stuffing Cakes | Well Plated

How about turning them into breakfast?

These simple Cheesy Breakfast Stuffing Cakes are a delicious way to use extra stuffing. Top with bacon and an over-easy egg, and you’ve got a winning breakfast.

Thanksgiving Turkey Quesadilla | Bites of Wellness

Who doesn’t love a great quesadilla? Put some turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and more in these tasty Thanksgiving Turkey Quesadillas.

Sweet Potato and Turkey Hash | Around My Family Table

Oh I love a good hash recipe! Use leftover turkey and sweet potatoes to make a hearty Sweet Potato and Turkey Hash for breakfast.

Leftover Tater Tot Turkey Stuffing Hotdish | Dining with Alice

Combine tater tots and turkey in this Leftover Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish packed with peas and lots of cheese. This is perfect for anyone who likes a good casserole.

Sushi-Inspired Turkey Rolls | Arts & Crackers

Make the leftovers enjoyable by putting a fun spin on them like these Sushi-Inspired Turkey Rolls. They make a leftover dish that even the kids will enjoy.

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie | Homemade Interest

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie will become a new delicious family tradition the day after Thanksgiving. It’s easy to throw together because you already have all the food made!

Aren’t these ideas amazing? When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers recipes, all you need is a little creativity to come up with truly amazing ways to combine those simple ingredients in new and delicious dishes.

So go ahead and enjoy those Thanksgiving leftovers – any way you want!

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