7 Leftover Turkey Casseroles for After Thanksgiving

Turkey casserole with breadcrumbs and cheese
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Everyone loves Thanksgiving leftovers, but after a day or two you start to want anything except turkey. These comforting casseroles turn bland and boring turkey into completely new creations. From classic turkey tetrazzini to new, creative casseroles, these are guaranteed to get you out of the post-holiday slump. Here are seven casseroles made with leftover turkey.

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Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Tetrazzini II
Amanda

There's no doubt about it, turkey tetrazzini is the ultimate Thanksgiving leftover food. It's creamy and cheesy, and sure to get you out of your post-holiday slump. Reviewer ISHKABIBBLEMOM says, "This is a good comfort food...super easy to put together. Just what I needed to use up my turkey leftovers but it made a LOT. I'd advise baking it in a 9x13 baking dish or dividing it between two smaller dishes and freezing one for later."

02 of 08

Turkey Casserole

Turkey casserole with breadcrumbs and cheese
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"This is delicious cheesy goodness in a turkey casserole," says reviewer Deb C. Pimento peppers give this casserole a mild bite.

03 of 08

Turkey Tamale Pie

Tamale casserole in white casserole dish
Chef John

"Even if your turkey is perfectly cooked, the reheated leftovers can be a little dry and uninteresting," says Chef John. "This tamale pie will rescue the last remnants of your bird in a significantly more exciting and flavorful way than the usual soup."

04 of 08

Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Turkey and noodle casserole in white dish on marble counter top
Tyla Ward

"This delicious casserole is for leftover leftovers. I don't know about you, but after a few days of eating Thanksgiving leftovers, no matter how tasty they originally were, I want something that makes me forget there's even turkey in it," says Chef John. "Since ingredients like garam masala, spicy cheese, and peppers aren't typically used in the meal, they work wonderfully here to disguise the last of a holiday bird."

05 of 08

Green Turkey and Cheese Casserole

Turkey and cheese casserole in ceramic dish
bd.weld

This simple casserole requires just three ingredients: cooked turkey, cheddar cheese, and spinach. "Can't beat this for a simple way to use leftover turkey," says reviewer Jaja's daughter.

06 of 08

Gobbler Cobbler

Turkey casserole in glass dish
Bibi

Put leftover turkey and veggies together in one casserole. The biscuit-like topping, similar to a pot pie, makes this the ideal cold-weather casserole.

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Turkey Divan

Piece of turkey casserole with broccoli
bikerfamily

All it takes is a touch of white wine to elevate this creamy and cheesy casserole. "I think this recipe will be a 'go-to' for all our Thanksgiving leftover needs," says reviewer Nancy926.

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More Inspiration

turkey quesadillas
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Try one of our favorite creative ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers. Plus, explore our entire collection of Turkey Leftovers.

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