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posted: 11/18/25

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If you are like me, you make way too big of a Thanksgiving feast to make sure everyone has enough and then you have plenty of turkey leftovers. Nothing to worry about there! You can freeze your leftover turkey and use it later. But if you are still in turkey heaven, I have you covered with some great casseroles, soups, and sandwiches using your

overhead view of a turkey noodle casserole in a ceramic baking dish with a spoon going in
4.86 from 61 votes
Turkey Noodle Casserole
This Turkey Noodle Casserole is ready in under 30 minutes and it is packed full of flavor! Such a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers, but makes a great comfort food dinner any time of year!
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overhead view of a red handled stock pot full of turkey noodle soup - long noodles, pieces of turkey, a bay leaf, carrots, and corn are visible
4.95 from 17 votes
Turkey Noodle Soup
My Turkey Noodle Soup takes all the delicious flavors of fall and turns them into a warm comforting soup. The perfect use for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
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close up of a turkey brie grilled cheese
5 from 3 votes
Turkey Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Turkey Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich is super easy and absolutely delicious – like a gourmet grilled cheese recipe. This is going to be your new favorite sandwich.
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close up image of turkey salad on a croissant
4.85 from 13 votes
Turkey Salad Sandwich
My Turkey Salad recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Thrown together with just a few other ingredients, it is full of great flavor and makes the perfect lunch.
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a plateful of turkey tetrazzini recipe garnished with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley
4.75 from 4 votes
Turkey Tetrazzini
Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini is the the ultimate way to follow up a turkey dinner. Use your turkey left overs to make this delicious and easy noodle casserole.
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Bowl of Turkey Soup with a spoon
5 from 1 vote
Turkey Soup Recipe
This Turkey Soup Recipe is the perfect way to use up your leftover turkey. Made with simple ingredients, this creamy soup is so comforting and delicious.
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a small bowl full of turkey tortilla soup garnished with tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro
Turkey Tortilla Soup
Turkey Tortilla Soup is the perfect recipe to use your leftover turkey. This hearty soup is full of delicious flavor – something the whole family will love.
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a bacon ranch turkey slider being pulled out of a baking dish of other sliders with melted cheddar cheese and turkey visible
5 from 21 votes
Turkey Sliders
These Turkey Sliders are the perfect combination of flavors and are so easy to throw together. Made with ranch and bacon, good luck only eating one!
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Hi! I'm Lisa Longley, and I am committed to giving you simple dinner ideas and recipes that are easy to make; recipes that will fill your home with joy. I am the owner and author of SimpleJoy.com and I'm so glad that you are here.

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