Thanksgiving leftovers don’t have to mean eating the same meal for days! These 30 ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers turn extra turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce into delicious new meals. From comforting casseroles and pot pies to easy sandwiches and roll-ups, you’ll find plenty of ideas to make the most of your holiday leftovers.
I always think some of the best meals happen the day after Thanksgiving! I love finding creative ways to use everything left in the fridge instead of letting good food go to waste. These recipes make it easy to turn those holiday leftovers into something the whole family will look forward to eating.

30 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes
Thanksgiving Casserole
Thanksgiving Casserole layers leftover turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and cheese for an easy post-holiday dinner.
Turkey Roll Ups
Turkey Roll Ups are an easy dinner made with sliced turkey wrapped around stuffing, covered with gravy, and baked until hot and comforting.
The Moist Maker: Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
A Moist Maker sandwich with all the ultimate Thanksgiving leftover fix-ins: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and anything from your table!
Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole
Leftover Turkey Casserole is an easy dinner with turkey, egg noodles, mixed vegetables, creamy sauce, and a crispy buttery panko topping.
Thanksgiving in a Blanket
Thanksgiving in a Blanket is the most genius way to eat leftovers as it combines all of your delicious turkey day leftovers.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is filled with tender chicken, potatoes, and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with a flaky golden pie crust.
Leftover Turkey Soup
Leftover Turkey Soup is so comforting, with tender turkey and loads of vegetables! Try it in the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker.
Secret Ingredient makes Leftover Turkey Casserole a Hit
Creamy Turkey Casserole made with thanksgiving leftovers. Make your leftover turkey moist again with this recipe.
Easy Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Turkey shepherd's pie is a delicious way to turn all your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious comforting meal the whole family will love.
Turkey Tetrazzini
Made with linguine, cream of mushroom soup, and lots of cheese, Turkey Tetrazzini is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey!
Turkey Stuffing Casserole
Turkey Stuffing Casserole is an easy way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and stuffing.
Turkey Casserole
Creamy turkey casserole with pasta, veggies, and cheese. The easiest way to use Thanksgiving leftovers in just 50 minutes.
Turkey Biscuit Stew
Turkey Biscuit Stew is a chunky stew made in a skillet. It is the perfect comfort food for the family during the fall and winter months.
Leftover Turkey Stroganoff
Looking for leftover turkey ideas? This leftover turkey stroganoff recipe is quick and easy to make. What a great way to use leftover turkey.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Delicious and easy Turkey & Noodle Casserole, perfect for holiday leftovers. Most of the ingredients are right in your pantry for this amazing recipe.
Turkey Crescent Roll Casserole
Turkey Crescent Roll Casserole- Savory turkey and mixed vegetables, all topped off with a flaky, buttery lattice crust!
Thanksgiving Quesadilla (Turkey Quesadilla)
This Thanksgiving, use your leftovers to make a Thanksgiving Quesadilla! Skip the sandwich and use this turkey quesadilla recipe instead!
Healthy Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
Use your Thanksgiving leftover turkey to make these delicious healthy turkey enchiladas! The perfect flavor packed recipe to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a healthy meal!
Turkey Salad Recipe
This quick and easy Turkey Salad Recipe is the perfect lunch idea! Mix leftover turkey with cranberries, pecans, mayo, and more in minutes.
Turkey Alfredo
Turkey alfredo is filled with pasta, peas, bacon, cooked turkey, and a creamy alfredo sauce. It's the perfect solution to holiday leftovers!
Easy Turkey Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls
These Cranberry Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian rolls are the ultimate way to transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into something everyone will crave.
Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
Enjoy the holiday with these Thanksgiving Egg Rolls! These crispy rolls are filled with turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes
Leftover Turkey Recipe Everyone Will Love
Best leftover turkey recipe with crescent rolls! Super easy, everyone will love these turkey dumplings, even your kids! Great with ham too.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Stromboli
Use up all your Turkey Day leftovers in this delicious Thanksgiving Leftovers Stromboli! The turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce go right in the crust. Then dip in leftover gravy! Such a fun and kid-friendly way to clean out the fridge!
Stuffing Muffins
Stuffing muffins are the best way to enjoy Thanksgiving stuffing. Individual portions provide more surface area to get crispy.
Open Faced Turkey Sandwich Melt
Our open faced turkey sandwich melts are the best way to use up leftover turkey. It's like a turkey dinner in every bite! Maybe better than dinner itself!
Hot Turkey Sandwich
Make a hot turkey sandwich for a deliciously warm & comforting way to use up leftover turkey & gravy. It's versatile, easy, & quick to make!
Mashed Potato Pancakes
Our Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe transforms leftover mashed potatoes into golden, crispy pancakes.
Cornbread & Leftover Turkey Casserole
This quick cornbread & leftover turkey casserole is ready in less than an hour. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers.
Baked Leftover Turkey or Chicken Croquettes
Often my favorite thing about Thanksgiving turkey, these croquettes are the PERFECT recipe to try with leftovers from other meals! Also works with chicken.
Don’t let those Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste! With these 30 easy recipes, you can turn extra turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more into delicious meals your family will love. From cozy casseroles to quick lunches, there’s something for everyone. You might even find yourself looking forward to the leftovers as much as Thanksgiving dinner!