Leftover Turkey Recipes Collection

Leftover Turkey Recipes Collection

Leftover Turkey Recipes Round-Up

Leftover Turkey Recipes Collection

After the hustle of holiday cooking, you may find yourself staring at a mountain of leftover turkey, wondering how to keep things fresh and exciting. That’s where this round-up comes in. Here are seven of my favorite leftover turkey recipes from over the years, along with my go-to method for roasting the perfect bird. Together, they ensure that your holiday meal keeps giving long after the main event.

This collection of recipes is designed to make creative use of leftover turkey, transforming it into new and delicious dishes. From charming savory cupcakes to a refreshing turkey glass noodle salad to a collection of seasonal soups, the goal is to provide variety and keep the leftovers from becoming repetitive. Whether you’re craving comfort food or something light and fresh, these ideas offer a little something for everyone.

Recipe round-ups like these are especially popular after major holidays. They not only help reduce food waste but also encourage us to rediscover the joy of cooking with leftovers. With a bit of ingenuity, these recipes ensure that leftover turkey doesn’t feel like an afterthought. Instead, it becomes the star ingredient in dishes that are just as delightful as the holiday feast itself.

Cooking with leftover turkey extends the festive spirit, letting you savor the flavors of the season in new and unexpected ways. So whether you’re reheating or reinventing, these recipes make every bite feel like a celebration. And if you’re preparing your turkey for the first time, my tried-and-true roasting method will set you up for success, ensuring a tender and flavorful bird that’s perfect for any of the dishes that follow.

Leftover Turkey Recipes Collection

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Leftover Turkey Soup with Dumplings

Leftover Turkey Soup with Dumplings

Leftover Turkey Soup with Dumplings

It’s that time of year again. Time for the Annual Leftover Turkey Soup. For 2024 we have a hearty, cozy, comforting turkey soup with plenty of vegetables and big fluffy dumplings.

And this year, every single ingredient in the recipe is leftover from cooking the Thanksgiving meal. No need to run out to the market! This is a true LEFTOVER SOUP, everything is on hand from the turkey, to the vegetables, to the herbs and spices, flour and diary!

Leftover Turkey Soup with Dumplings

Turkey Soup with Dumplings Recipe

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Herby Turkey & Corona Bean Soup

Herby Turkey & Corona Bean Soup

Herby Turkey & Corona Bean Soup

It’s that time of year again. Time for the Annual Leftover Turkey Soup. This year with beans! Huge, enormous, gigantic beans! And lots of fresh herbs. Rosemary, sage, thyme, and bay perfume a broth that is rich and flavorful. The beans are super-plump, tender and creamy.  Nutty, cheese notes brought by a sprinkling of Parmesan and piquant spice notes by red chile flakes complement the shredded roast turkey. This year’s leftover soup is a huge delectable winner!

Herby Turkey & Corona Bean Soup

Herby Turkey & Corona Bean Soup Recipe

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Turkey Matzo Ball Soup

Turkey Matzo Ball Soup

Turkey Soup with Poultry-Seasoned Matzo Balls
Egg Noodles, Peas, Carrots, Shredded Turkey

A blend of thyme, sage, black pepper, marjoram, rosemary and nutmeg – this traditional Thanksgiving seasoning adds a unique savory flavor to my Hanukkah matzoh balls.

When Hanukkah falls right after Thanksgiving on the calendar, a special opportunity arises. Here, we are merging the best flavors and recipes of both holidays…With this seasoning, the matzoh balls have a taste reminiscent of turkey!

Turkey Soup with Poultry-Seasoned Matzo Balls Recipe

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Turkey Soup with Tortellini and Kale

Turkey Soup with Tortellini and KaleTurkey Soup with Tortellini and Kale

Turkey Soup with Tortellini and Kale

By the third or fourth day after Thanksgiving I am about ready to look at turkey again. I buy a good-sized turkey for our crowd and we usually serve another protein like roast beef, so when I carve the bird for Thanksgiving dinner I don’t have to worry about slicing every bit of meat off the bones. The carcass usually has a good amount of meat left on it – ideal for a rich flavorful turkey stock and the eventual annual soup.

Craving pasta and greens after the holiday, cheese tortellini and lots of curly kale were the perfect ingredients for this year’s turkey soup.

Turkey Soup with Tortellini and Kale Recipe

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