11 Leftover Turkey Recipes That Are Better Than Sandwiches

Skip the potpie and try a casserole for your turkey leftovers. We ditch the pastry dough for a flaky, golden phyllo crust. Don’t fret about getting the phyllo topper to fit snugly in the baking dish; any overhang will become delightfully crisp in the oven.  

Shredded turkey, toasted stuffing croutons, and a tangy-sweet cranberry dressing come together in this light and delicious spinach salad. You can even use up some of those leftover green beans, too. 

This satisfyingly steamy, spicy soup is perfect for cold weather. Jalapeño, fresh ginger, and Thai curry paste pack potent pungency that completely revamp turkey. 

Just substitute the rotisserie chicken for leftover turkey and you've got tasty enchiladas faster than takeout. One richly spiced sauce doubles as the filling and the topper to save time. And since every element is already cooked, the dish needs just three minutes under the broiler to melt the cheese.

Substitute your leftover Thanksgiving turkey for turkey cutlets in this comforting soup recipe. Serve with a crunchy salad and citrus vinaigrette.

Swap the rotisserie chicken for leftover turkey in this healthy taco recipe. A probiotic-rich stand-in for sour cream, yogurt offers creaminess and helps bind the toppings. Look for BBQ sauce varieties with less than 250mg sodium and 5g sugar. We like Annie's Original BBQ Sauce.

You can throw leftover turkey, rotisserie chicken, or even pork in this easy salad that uses pre-diced honeydew to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) and tortilla strips deliver a satisfying double-crunch factor.

Filled with tender sweet potato, meaty mushrooms, and shredded turkey or chicken, these personal potpies are a one-dish meal your family will love. Let the puff pastry thaw in the fridge for about 45 minutes before using.

The original recipe uses shredded chicken, but you can sub that with leftover turkey. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can't find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice or a package of precooked brown rice.

Don't skip out on making the accompanying dipping sauce—spicy sambal oelek, sweet plum sauce, nutty sesame oil, and the savory umami of soy sauce meld perfectly to tie together the East Asian-inspired flavors of the pot stickers. 

Thanksgiving turkey gets a cheesy, creamy makeover in this 30-minute baked pasta classic. Bonus: You can freeze the unbaked casserole up to three months.