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What Will You Do With Your Leftover Turkey?

Submitted by: Kira @ Tip Hero 11/16/2010 6:08 PM

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Now, onto this week's question!

Next week, the delicious aroma of turkey and other Thanksgiving goodies will be wafting from the majority of your homes. But after the meal is done, guests are gone, and you're left with several pounds of turkey, what are your plans for the leftovers?

What are some of your most creative ideas for using up that leftover turkey (and/or other Thanksgiving leftovers)? Hopefully your ideas will inspire others to get more than turkey sandwiches out of that leftover bird! All you have to do is share your ideas in the comments section below to be automatically entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card. Head here for contest details. Best of luck, and thanks for being a Tip Hero!

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what i do with leftover turkey is make turkey salad or bbq turkey or turkey and gravy

Posted by ilovecoupons on November 17, 2010 2:43 PM

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This is a favorite recipe I have used for many years.
Supper Pie
Crust
2 cups dry stuffing mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup salad oil
Combine ingredients until moistened. Press into a 9" pie plate, forming a high-edged crust. Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes.
Filling
1 10 0z. can cream soup (chicken, mushroom, or celery)
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups cut up leftover turkey
some chopped onion, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
Combine all ingredients and blend well. Pour into crust and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes.
I always save the wishbone. After cleaning and
drying I decorate it with gold paint, glitter, or whatever. Some have been left plain. I attach a tag with the date and names of those who shared our turkey. These are used as Christmas ornaments, and are a wonderful reminder of family and friends.

Posted by Grammie P on November 18, 2010 9:17 AM

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This is my favorite for lefte over Turkey, you can do it for one or more if you wish.
Twice Baked Turkey Potatoes
Serves: 1, preheat oven to 350 degrees, preparation time: less than 10 minutes
1 potato, baked (scrub well before baking) and cut in half
1/2 cup cooked peas or veggie you likeâ�¦.I like peas
1/8 to 1/4 cup milk
4 oz. cooked and chopped turkey
butter, to taste
Herbs and spice you likeâ�¦.I love Mrs. Dash salt free
Scoop out potato pulp, mash with enough milk for a creamy consistency, and fold in peas and turkey. Heap into potato shells, bake for 10-20 minutes until hot. If a crispy top is preferred, broil potatoes for the last few minutes of cooking. Serve with butter and seasonings to taste.

Posted by bobbie g on November 18, 2010 1:23 PM

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Turkey casserole recipes are all over the place out there and they reheat great for lunches over a few extra days.

Posted by herzoff on November 18, 2010 1:32 PM

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I will make turkey salad (like tuna or chicken salad). I will use about two cups of diced turkey, 1/3 cup light mayo, 1/3 cup light sour cream or plain fat-free Greek yogurt, diced celery, diced onions, and chopped walnuts, along with a couple of good shakes of Crazy Mixed Up Salt or other favorite seasoning. It's very low fat, and very healthy. If I want to zing it up a bit, I will add about 2/3 Cup of peeled, diced apples. YUMMY!

Posted by Erica Alikchihoo on November 18, 2010 1:38 PM

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We always make a pot of turkey soup. Leftover turkey gravy, celery, onion, carrots, egg noodles and chopped turkey. Serve with fresh rolls. Fast & easy way to warm up after all that shopping! Save the money you would have spent dining out for your Christmas gifts :)

Posted by peggysue on November 18, 2010 1:57 PM

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Slice the white meat for sandwiches, make turkey noodle soup with homemade noodles and turkey casserole.

Posted by PAHopkins on November 18, 2010 2:43 PM

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Don't overdose on leftover turkey! SAVE at least half of the leftovers for later by freezing it in broth. To make a hearty broth: in large stockpot, cover turkey carcass with water. Bring to boil, then add 1 tablespoon white vinegar -it draws minerals out of the bones. Simmer 1-2 hours. Place turkey in freezer containers, cover with broth, and freeze for up to 8 weeks. Use the rest for soup. Larger portions frozen this way can even be used for sandwiches.

Posted by Marie J. on November 18, 2010 3:04 PM

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I buy a really big turkey just for the leftovers. My family loves to have open faced turkey sandwiches with mashed potatoes and leftover gravy; Then I make a creamed turkey over toast, and finally I boil the carcass and make a turkey hash soup with potatoes, onions, celery, and the broth.

Posted by alise35115 on November 18, 2010 3:17 PM

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I have two cats who are just over 14 years old each. They are on a very expensive Iams brand cat food for older, sensitive cats because they cannot tolerate any additives to their foods. When Iams had a huge recall I could no longer get their brand. I started grinding white meat turkey and chicken meat with a little water and serving them that as an alternative to their wet food. It worked great! No regergitated piles! Turkey meat will freeze. Your leftovers can be used for sensitive or older animals.

Posted by Ginger on November 18, 2010 3:19 PM

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I like to make Turkey Tetrazinni! It's a very "loose" recipe, you can change it up however you like. The basics:

Cook enough spaghetti to cover a 9 X 13 baking dish. Let it cool somewhat. Beat 2 or 3 eggs in a bowl, along with your favorite seasonings, salt, pepper, onion powder, etc. Pour evenly over spaghetti. Bake @ 350 degrees for about 5 minutes to set the egg, and hold the spaghetti together.

Make a sauce, on your stovetop, with chopped-up turkey, a couple cans cream of chicken soup, throw in some of your favorite veggies (corn or peas work especially well) maybe add some sour cream. Pour this over the spaghetti, and return to oven long enough to heat through. If you want to give it an extra "touch" crumble left-over potato chips or bread crumbs over the top before baking.

Posted by PowSharon on November 18, 2010 3:22 PM

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Disguise it - make chili! Finely chop leftover turkey in food processor. Saute onions - add chopped turkey and lightly brown. Add other ingredients - tomatoes, beans, peppers, chili seasoning.

Posted by Fox on November 18, 2010 6:44 PM

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Definitely Chicken Enchiladas! Cut up left-over turkey, mix with chopped onion, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup shredded cheddar and/or jack cheese, roll up in tortillas and place in a casserole dish. Top with your favorite salsa and more shredded cheese and bake for 30-40 min. @ 350 degrees. Serve topped with sour cream and avocado.

Posted by peonyfarm on November 18, 2010 7:40 PM

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Turkey pot pie! Yum! I make a pie crust, add turkey and frozen veggies, and a can of condensed soup. Bake and enjoy!

Posted by Betsy Bargain on November 18, 2010 10:11 PM

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Leftovers? What leftovers? OOOOO, those leftovers! Um, um, um, let's see, sandwiches to take to school, soup with veggies and leftover meat, and some, inevitably, will go to the pet rats! My little babies need their protien.

Posted by Megan on November 19, 2010 12:23 PM

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There usually isn't much left after Thanksgiving. ;-) Throughout the year I routinely bake turkey because it's so easy, and it's good for you. After baking and cooling, I cut all the meat from the bones and freeze it in family sized portions. These can be thawed and eaten plain or in a variety of recipes.

Posted by Lisa on November 19, 2010 1:22 PM

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We take all the leftover meat off of the bones and chop it up to use in soups and salads. Then we make a big pot of stock with the remaining carcass. We use the stock in soups and in place of chicken stock in other recipes, such as chicken marsala.

Posted by Teresa Hillyer on November 21, 2010 7:23 PM

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Last year my mom made an AMAZING casserole using leftover stuffing and turkey. It was delicious!

One of my other favorite leftover uses for turkey is in sandwiches. First we usually just throw some turkey in a sandwich with lettuce, mayo, mustard, and cheese. But then for a change you can make a turkey salad sandwich. Mix up pieces of turkey with mayo, mustard, onions, celery, and any seasonings you like.

Posted by graciasmama on November 22, 2010 9:57 AM

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Turkey and dumplings!

Posted by Foodage on November 22, 2010 8:35 PM

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I make a turkey pie in a foil pie pan to put in the freezer. I start with leftover stuffing for the crust. Then I add chunks of turkey, other leftover tidbits like corn and cranberry sauce. hen I pour some gravy over that. Then I spread mashed potatoes over that and sprinkle cheese over all. Then wrap it up and freeze it. Yum!

Posted by TSheffield on November 22, 2010 11:39 PM

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I make turkey ala king. Make a basic white sauce, add some chopped turkey and some left over veggies or some frozen peas and carrots(the small cubed type). Then just heat it up and it is great over toast or biscuits or left over brown and serve rolls.

Posted by mysties1 on November 27, 2010 7:00 PM

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Turkey Divan

Cut up turkey
Steamed Broccoli
Gravy
Shredded cheese
layer turkey, steamed broccoli, gravy, and cheese in a 9x12 casserole dish.
Bake at 350 Degrees for 30 minutes. Serve over rice.

Posted by Nana Rosie on November 28, 2010 5:31 PM

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I make a turkey hash. I start with fried potatoes. Then about 5 minutes before they are done I put in diced chunks of leftover stuffing and turkey. Season with sage and pepper. Fry until everything is crisp. This is really good the morning after with a couple of fried eggs.

Posted by Melanie on November 29, 2010 9:42 AM

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Turkey Curry Fried Rice & Turkey Clubs

Posted by Sweetpaddington on November 16, 2012 8:14 PM

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