A holiday favorite, turkey has earned a special spot on the dining table.
Every mouthful brings a taste of the holidays, and since turkey is protein-rich, low in fat, and a good source of Vitamin B, why wouldn’t you want to keep the festivities going by making the most of your leftovers?
We’ve put together 6 recipes for leftover turkey ranging from wraps to ramen and pies to pasta bakes, as well as a few tips for eating and reheating.
So whether you’re after a quick, nutritious lunch or a mouth-watering meal to impress the family, you’ll find something simple and suitable below.
Roast turkey will keep for 3–4 days in the fridge, but be sure to store it in an airtight container. If you have a lot of leftovers, you can also store your turkey in the freezer for 3–4 months.
If you’re making a hot meal, like a pie or pasta bake, make sure your turkey is properly reheated all the way through before eating.
Alternatively, you can add cold turkey to wraps or salads and enjoy straight away.
Now that you know how to prepare it, take a bite out of our favorite leftover turkey recipes.
A Mediterranean take on leftover turkey, this recipe incorporates hummus and sundried tomato for a quick lunchtime fix.
Because everything tastes better with crumbly feta, and your turkey leftovers are no exception.
These crispy golden parcels of goodness are a delicious way to repurpose any leftover turkey and ham.
If you’re always looking for an excuse to fry up some bacon, this tasty wrap nails the brief.
Craving ramen? Swap the chicken in the recipe for turkey and enjoy a simple recipe that elevates your leftovers.
Repeat after us: you can’t go wrong with pasta bake. Simply swap the chicken in this recipe for turkey.
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