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 one 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