Creamy Turkey Cleanup

Submitted by: Julia Hainsworth 
Julia Hainsworth first made this mostly microwaved medley when she was home on maternity leave with her third child. 'I needed to rely on quick-and-easy recipes that were kid-friendly, too,' she writes from Mt. Morris, New York. 'We all loved this dish, and it cleared up a bunch of turkey leftovers. 

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Curried Turkey

Submitted by: Evelyn Gunn 
With a tossed green salad and some fresh hot rolls, this dish makes an easy delicious meal! You'll like how the apple and curry flavors accent the meal. Here's another bonus - it's a good way to use up leftover turkey from holiday dinners. 

Au Gratin Turkey Skillet

Submitted by: Ann Wood 
From Pleasant Hill, Oregon, Ann Wood shares this tasty treatment for leftover turkey. The creamy comfort food comes together in a snap with a package of au gratin potatoes, some seasonings and a handful of kitchen staples. 

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Turkey Broccoli Bake

Submitted by: Lorraine Damm 
This crustless quiche is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The golden cheese topping is creamy and inviting. The broccoli blends well with the other flavors. 

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Turkey and Stuffing Pie

Submitted by: Debbi Baker 
For a fast and flavorful way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, try this main-dish pie from Debbi Baker of Green Springs, Ohio. 'This is such a handy recipe during the holidays,' she assures. 

Mushroom Turkey Casserole

Submitted by: Nella Parker 
To change up the flavor, I sometimes substitute leftover cooked chicken for the turkey and stir 1/2 cup of seedless white grapes into the mixture just before adding the topping. 

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Turkey Pasta Primavera

Submitted by: Marilyn Schafer 
This is a fast, easy and satisfying recipe that uses a wide array of vegetables and leftover turkey. My kids will eat vegetables when they're in a sauce, so I'm always on the lookout for a new way to serve them. 

Turkey Potpie

Submitted by: Joan Baskin 
A cornmeal crust with a hint of sage and a comforting turkey filling makes this savory potpie a satisfying supper. It's a delicious use for leftover turkey, especially around the holidays. 

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Sweet 'N' Sour Turkey

Submitted by: Shanna Webb 
Sweet-and-sour lovers will have a lot to look forward to when they simmer up this saucy supper from Shanna Webb. In her Provo, Utah kitchen, she stir-fries leftover turkey, canned pineapple tidbits and veggies for the in-a-dash dinner. 

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Turkey Macaroni Bake

Submitted by: Cherry Williams 
'A co-worker gave me this recipe when we were discussing quick-and-easy ways to use leftover turkey,' recalls Cherry Williams of St. Albert, Alberta. 'The mild cheesy casserole is a hit with my family. And it doesn't get much easier than this...you don't even have to cook the macaroni first!' 
 
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