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Stuck for ideas for leftover roast turkey from Christmas or Thanksgiving? These tasty recipes will make sure that nothing goes to waste.
Everyone loves the famed Leftovers Sandwich after a festive meal. I’m sure every family has their own version! But leftovers can get boring very quickly, especially when you have a huge bird like a turkey to finish off. I’ve compiled a list of different recipes which are perfect for using up leftover cooked turkey. There is everything from tasty soups to hearty stews and easy pasta dishes.
You can substitute leftover turkey into most recipes which call for cooked and diced, sliced or shredded chicken. If there is just too much turkey and your family is getting bored of the same meat every day, you can freeze leftover cooked turkey.
Soup is a great way to utilise leftovers from a big festive meal. Not only can you use up leftover cooked turkey or other meats, but excess vegetables too. Soups make a great cosy but light meal which is perfect for cold weather. Warm up after a crisp Boxing Day walk with one of these tasty soup recipes.
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Chicken Minestrone Soup
Uss turkey in this delicious broth for cosy post-Christmas lunches.
Pasta is always my go-to when I need a quick and speedy dinner. You can use cooked turkey in each of these pasta recipes for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Tomato, Basil and Chicken Spaghetti
Spaghetti tossed in a quick and easy tomato sauce with fragrant basil and shredded turkey. Perfect any night of the week.
Utilise leftover roast turkey in Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi for a comforting twist on a traditional favourite. Using pantry staples, its cooked in one pot in about 30 minutes!
If you have a bit of a cooking hangover after the festive season, then here are some quick and easy dinner recipes to try. Stews, curries and stir fries are perfect ways to use up leftovers from Christmas dinner.
Turkey Fried Rice with Brussels Sprouts
Need a new way to use up leftover roast turkey? Turkey Fried Rice with Brussels sprouts was made with leftovers in mind! Perfect for after Christmas, Thanksgiving or a Sunday Roast, this quick and easy stir fry is great with chicken too.
Easy and healthy rice stir-fry, packed with nutritious leeks, pepper and kale plus smoky chorizo. Just swap the chicken for shredded leftover turkey and you have a great speedy dinner!
Crispy and delicious air fryer flautas are filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, then air-fried to perfection. Quick, easy, and full of flavor!
This Easy Leftover Chicken Curry is the ideal dish to use up leftover Christmas roast. All you need to add is veggies and some simple ingredients most of us have in our kitchens at home.
I think every family has their own version of a leftover sandwich, best enjoyed the day after Christmas or Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. If you don’t have a tried and tested leftover sandwich, or are just looking for new ideas then check out these tasty turkey sandwiches for inspiration.
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The Best Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Use leftover shredded turkey for the ultimate leftovers sandwich.
Grilled Turkey Cranberry Sandwich with Crispy Sage and Buttered Pecans
Try this unique and decadent twist on the typical turkey cranberry sandwich! Sourdough bread is filled with roasted turkey, cranberry relish, mozzarella cheese
Looking for something that’s a bit different to the usual leftovers? Try one of these recipes. Turkey Fritatta for Boxing Day Brunch, fresh and flavourful Turkey Rice Paper Rolls and Loaded Turkey Nachos are just some great ideas for using Christmas leftovers.
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Leftover Turkey Frittata
This leftover turkey frittata is perfect for Boxing Day Brunch! With eggs, goat cheese, and lots of veggies.
A fun air-fried Christmas Empanadas in a tree-shaped shape filled with a chicken, avocado mixture, and dice of red bell pepper to keep it festive for the kids!
If you don’t have turkey for your festive dinner, or just have other excess festive food (and drinks) that you don’t want to go to waste, here are some non turkey festive leftover recipe ideas. I always end up with lots of Brussels Sprouts, prawns (from our Christmas Prawn Cocktail), smoked salmon, bacon, cream, cheese and open bottles of prosecco.
