45 Easy Leftover Turkey Recipes You'll Be Coming Back to All Week Long
Transform Thanksgiving dinner into sandwiches, casseroles and more!

Many households will find themselves with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving dinner is done. And while we're certainly not opposed to eating plates of turkey and leftover stuffing for a few days, we don't blame you if you want to get creative with your Thanksgiving leftovers. We've gathered the best leftover turkey recipes that turn your Thanksgiving main into delicious tostadas, cozy soups, and more.
We'll let you in on a little secret: You can actually add turkey to any dish where you want to have a little protein. Chop it up and add it to healthy salads, pile it on sandwiches, add it to a quesadilla — the possibilities are endless! If you find yourself with more turkey than you can use, go ahead and freeze some that you can later use for an easy weeknight dinner. And here's another tip: You can use turkey anywhere you'd usually use rotisserie chicken. Don't be afraid to get creative with it.
If you're looking for even more Thanksgiving inspiration, be sure to check out our roundups of turkey sandwiches, guide on how to reheat turkey, Thanksgiving turkey recipes, and Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes to complete your meal.
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