8 Creative Ways to Repurpose Leftover Turkey
Thanksgiving dinner is over, you divvy up the leftovers and return home to a fridge FULL of turkey – now what? This year, don’t force yourself to eat leftover turkey sandwiches for five days. Instead, repurpose your turkey in one of these delicious, creative recipes.
Turkey and Stuffing Rolls
Kill two Thanksgiving leftovers with one recipe when making Turkey Stuffing Rolls. Thinly slice leftover turkey breast, fill with leftover stuffing, roll up and top with lots of leftover gravy.
Leftover Turkey Ditalini Soup
Nothing hits the spot like warm soup during the chilly winter season. Repurpose your leftover Thanksgiving turkey in this recipe for Turkey Ditalini Soup. Full of pasta and veggies, this soup totally transforms your turkey.
Turkey Salad
With this recipe for Turkey Salad, you can pack leftover turkey for lunch, without worrying about using the office microwave. Pack with crackers and veggies or eat on a sandwich.
Turkey Panini with Apple
Another delicious lunch recipe that uses leftover turkey is this one for Turkey Panini with Apple. Pair a creamy Greek yogurt and mustard sauce with sweet apple slices, peppery arugula and plenty of turkey.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Merge mac ‘n cheese and leftover turkey and you get this recipe for Turkey Noodle Casserole. This dinner is super simple to prepare and sure to be a favorite among the kids.
BBQ Turkey Cheddar Sliders
Freeze your leftover turkey (for up to 3 months) and use it to make BBQ Turkey Cheddar Sliders for your upcoming Christmas or New Year’s parties. Made with miniature dinner rolls, these sandwiches are easy to make and perfect for parties.
Turkey Enchiladas
Another way to totally turn away from your traditional Thanksgiving flavors (days of turkey and stuffing might get old), is to use your leftover turkey in this recipe for Turkey Enchiladas. Grab tortillas, enchilada sauce and cheese from your local Sparkle, assemble, then enjoy for dinner!
Turkey Pot Pie
Thanksgiving comfort food gets even comfier in this recipe for Turkey Pot Pie. Veggies, cream (or leftover gravy) and leftover turkey make this filling extra rich and delicious. Pro tip: Use a prepared pie crust from your local Sparkle to make this recipe quicker and easier.
Before you purge your fridge of Thanksgiving leftovers, visit your local Sparkle Market for all the quality ingredients you need to repurpose and enjoy that leftover turkey!
