Getting through all those leftovers can seem daunting, so we've found recipes that are the perfect way to use up the rest of the bird without getting tired of turkey.
1. Leftover Turkey Crispy Curried Nachos
One of the best ways to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey is to completely change up the flavor profile. This crispy curried turkey nachos recipe from Wendy Han uses hot pepper, curry, and smoked paprika instead of traditional Thanksgiving spices to give your turkey a second life.
Skip the endless turkey sandwiches for lunch and change things up with thisturkey quesadillarecipe from Everyday Delicious. It’s also a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.
This warming and heartyturkey green curry recipefrom Straight to the Hips Baby is full of delicious herbs and spices like lemongrass, coriander, basil, and lime leaf for a sweet and herby flavor.
This creamy and comfortingturkey tetrazzini recipe from Bits and Bites Blogalso manages to be light enough to chow down on the day after your Thanksgiving feast. While white wine, heavy cream, and plenty of cheese give this recipe a rich flavor, the spaghetti squash packs in nutrients and fiber.
This festive salad from Love Your Turkey Leftovers(a blog dedicated to making the most of leftover holiday turkeys) is a nice light option for lunch or dinner. If you’re all cooked out after preparing a Thanksgiving feast, you can whip up this recipe without turning on the oven.
