Turkey and Tortellini Alfredo

Submitted by: ZENNYONE 
Use premade cheese tortellini, leftover turkey, and prepared Alfredo sauce to make a dish that is fast, easy, and a little bit more special than your typical turkey casserole. 

Turkey Mushroom Tetrazzini

Submitted by: Bethe 
This delicious version of the popular after-Thanksgiving casserole rises above its humble origins as a way to use leftovers by including heavy cream and fresh mushrooms. It's topped with Parmesan cheese and crunchy almonds. 

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: abbeydave2003 
Home Town: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
This recipe sounds odd, but I promise it makes for an unbelievable, rich hearty meal! Family and friends all show up a couple days AFTER Thanksgiving knowing this will be on the menu... Cheesy and delicious, and feeds a crowd! 

Hot Turkey Salad

Submitted by: princessde 
One family's vintage 'after Thanksgiving' casserole, this hot turkey salad mixes leftover turkey with celery, grated onion, chopped pecans, mayonnaise, and lemon juice and bakes it under a topping of Cheddar cheese and crushed potato chips. 

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Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by: Linda Howe 
We live way out in the county, and the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. So I've become quite skilled at turning leftovers into second-time-around successes like this. Linda Howe, Jackman, Maine. 

Turkey Florentine

Submitted by: Emily Chaney 
'This creamy dish is one of my family's favorite ways to use up leftover turkey and gravy,' adds Emily. 'With the spinach and noodles, it's a hearty meal-in-one.' 

Turkey Hash

Submitted by: Edna Hoffman 
Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana heartily recommends this mild-tasting hash. 'It's a deliciously different use for leftover turkey,' she assures. 

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After-Christmas Turkey Potpie

Submitted by: Leona Luecking 
Need ways to use up leftover turkey? This is what I like to do. The cubed poultry, tender vegetables and herbs encased in a flaky crust is a favorite at our house. 

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Cordon Bleu Casserole

Submitted by: Joyce Paul 
I often roast a turkey just to have leftovers for this creamy casserole. It makes for a pretty presentation at potluck dinners.--Joyce Paul, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan 

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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 Broccoli Hollandaise

Submitted by: Pamela Yoder 
Pamela Yoder of Elkhart, Indiana says this delectable dish is a great way to use extra turkey. She writes, 'The original recipe called for Thanksgiving leftovers, but my family loves it so much that I prepare this version all year long.' 

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Thanksgiving in a Pan

Submitted by: Lynne Hahn 
'This meal-in-one tastes like a big holiday dinner without the work,' writes Lynne Hahn of Temecula, California. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, but Lynne says she often uses thick slices of deli turkey instead. 

Turkey-Cheese Macaroni Bake

Submitted by: Doris Rector 
'My family requests this casserole all year,' says Doris Rector of Comanche, Oklahoma. 'It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it freezes well, too. I lightened up the original recipe by reducing the butter in the sauce and substituting reduced-fat cheese and fat-free milk.' 

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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!' 

Quick Turkey Casserole

Submitted by: Ann Hanel 
Ann Hanel of San Jacinto, California whips up this fast-to-fix main dish in the microwave. 'Everyone loves this creamy casserole, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice and turkey,' she says. 'I like to serve it with hot vegetable, rolls and fruit for dessert.' 

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Apple Turkey Potpie

Submitted by: Georgia MacDonald 
I like to take leftover holiday turkey and turn it into this delicious potpie. Apples and raisins add sweetness. --Georgia MacDonald, Dover, New Hampshire 

Green Bean Turkey Bake

Submitted by: Ann Wood 
In Battle Ground, Washington, Ann Wood microwave extra turkey and mashed potatoes with convenient canned soup and frozen green beans for a hearty meal-in-one. TIP: Don't have leftover potatoes? Ann suggests preparing instant mashed potatoes from a box. 

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 Potato Casserole

Submitted by: PEGGIKAYE EAGLER 
This was made from Thanksgiving leftovers, and ingredients in my pantry. It's a family favorite and a hit at Pot lucks. With leftovers, it's a breeze, made from scratch ... it's work. Either way it's a hit and well worth the time. After a holiday meal half the work is done because you usually have the mashed potatoes, and turkey. When I make it from scratch, I usually use chicken rather than turkey. Prep times are from leftovers. 

Corn Bread Turkey Casserole

Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
Folks who love turkey and stuffing will appreciate the flavor and convenience of this casserole. The recipe makes three pans, so you can enjoy one for dinner and freeze the other two for future meals. 

 
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