If I had to pick my favorite meal of the year, hands down it would be Thanksgiving dinner.
I’m actually one of those people who doesn’t like the turkey. Don’t @ me (do people still say that?), it’s just who I am. But give me every possible side dish and I’m a happy woman. Multiple pieces of pie? Yes please!
A (usually) dry piece of meat, no thank you. I’ll typically have one bite of turkey, because people get very heated about my dislike for the main dish. And even though that’s all I’ll take at Thanksgiving dinner, I actually love turkey re-purposed after the fact. Turkey-focused leftover creations are where it really shines. Turkey smothered in pesto? Pass it my way!
So while Thanksgiving dinner ranks number 1 in my book, the days that follow, full of leftovers, would be my next favorite meals. Today, we rounded up 20 mouth-watering recipes that will turn your turkey and other leftovers into delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
1. Turkey, Smashed Avocado, Cranberry, Brie and Mashed Potato Waffle Melts
Source: Half Baked Harvest
2. 10-Minute Turkey Salad Sandwiches
Source: Juley Le for The Everygirl
3. Turkey Tetrazzini with Crunchy Homemade Dijon Topping
Source: Oh, Sweet Basil
4. Croque Madame
Source: Half Baked Harvest
5. Turkey Tortilla Soup
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
6. Loaded Turkey Panini
Source: Pinch of Yum
7. Turkey and Cranberry BBQ Sauce Pizza
Source: Recipe Runner
8. Turkey Cornbread Casserole
Source: Show Me The Yummy
9. Low Carb Turkey Stuffing Waffles
Source: My Life Cookbook
10. Cranberry and Turkey Turnovers
Source: A Sassy Spoon
11. Arugula Pesto Turkey Tartine
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
12. Turkey and Gravy Eggs Benedict
Source: Port and Fin
13. Vegan Orange Cranberry Waffles
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
14. Loaded Turkey Nachos Salad Bowls
Source: Cotter Crunch
15. Creamy Turkey Soup
Source: Plated Cravings
16. Green Chile Butternut Squash and Turkey Enchiladas with Crispy Sage
Source: Half Baked Harvest
17. Turkey Pesto Panini
Source: Chungah Rhee, Damn Delicious
18. Easy 30-Minute Turkey Noodle Soup
Source: Averie Cooks
19. Ham Cobb Salad
Source: Chungha Rhee, Damn Delicious
20. Holiday Hoagie with Turkey, Bacon, and Brussels Sprouts
Source: Superman Cooks
How do you repurpose leftovers? Share your tips or recipes in the comments below!
This article was originally published on November 29, 2019 and has been updated for timeliness.
Read More: 20 Classic Holiday Dishes With a Twist
