Hi Reader!

I hope this finds you happy and healthy, and I hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving later this week.❤️

In case you need any last-minute T-Day recipes, you can find my favorite Thanksgiving entrees and sides HERE and Thanksgiving appetizers and desserts HERE!

And in case you find yourself with leftover turkey, ham, or mashed potatoes this weekend, I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes for using 'em up below...just so you're ready come Friday!

From reincarnating leftovers into an entirely new main dish to incorporating them into a tasty appetizer, there are lots of yummy, cozy, tasty ideas here. Enjoy!

​Turkey Pot Pie​
​Leftover turkey and tender veggies (feel free to use leftover T-Day vegetables if you've got 'em) are enveloped with a silky gravy under a flaky, buttery crust for a delicious comfort food classic. (You may already even have a spare pie crust in the fridge or freezer!) Or make Turkey Pot Pie Casserole if you prefer a fluffy biscuit topping instead!

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​Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup​

This hearty, wholesome, comforting crock pot recipe features creamy white beans and is perfect for using up leftover holiday ham!

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​Cheesy Turkey + Rice Casserole​
​Loaded with diced turkey, rice, broccoli, cheese, and alfredo sauce, this easy, comforting, dump-and-bake dinner can be mixed directly in the baking dish before popping in the oven!

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​Mexican Turkey + Rice Casserole​
​Or for a Mexican spin on the dump-and-bake casserole above, you'll love this easy, one-dish recipe loaded with turkey, black beans, rice, and cheese cooked in a creamy, taco-seasoned sauce!

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​Turkey Orzo Bake​
​This easy, dump-and-bake casserole is loaded with leftover turkey, mushrooms, baby spinach, garlic-and-herb Boursin cheese, and orzo pasta. Best of all, it's combined directly in the baking dish for no extra dishes to wash!

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​Cordon Bleu Casserole​

This comforting casserole is loaded with leftover turkey and ham in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce and then topped with a layer of toasty bread crumbs!

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​Creamy One-Pot Turkey + Noodles​
​This easy, comforting, one-pot recipe features leftover turkey, tender veggies, and egg noodles in a creamy, cheesy, homemade sauce!

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​BBQ Turkey Soup​
​This easy, delicious soup recipe comes together quickly and tastes just like BBQ chicken pizza!

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​Turkey Enchilada Casserole​
​With salsa verde, green chiles, and a creamy homemade sauce, these turkey enchiladas boast the great flavor of enchiladas without the work of rolling them!

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​Slow Cooker Turkey Enchiladas​
​This stacked chicken enchilada casserole is flavorful, from-scratch, quick to assemble, and easy to make in the crock pot!

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​White Turkey Enchiladas​

These white enchiladas are cheesy, flavorful, and smothered in homemade creamy jalapeño sauce for an easy dinner! Or, for another option, Creamy Dreamy Enchiladas are topped with red sauce and stuffed with spiced turkey and Monterey jack cheese, plus a special *secret ingredient* that makes them extra creamy and delicious!

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​King Ranch Turkey Casserole​
​This cozy, comfort food classic has melty layers of turkey, tortillas, and cheese...and this authentic, from-scratch version features a simple homemade sauce with NO canned condensed soup!

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​Cheesy Turkey Spaghetti​
​This comforting dish is made with chunks of turkey, your favorite veggies (leftovers work great), and a simple homemade cheese sauce (instead of Velveeta and 'Cream of X' soup)...like an easy version of turkey tetrazzini!

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​Broccoli Cheese Orzo with Turkey​
​This quick, simple, balanced meal comes together in one pot using leftover turkey!

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​Thai Turkey Chopped Salad​
​This salad is exploding with the contrasting flavors and textures of crunchy cabbage, juicy turkey, colorful peppers, sweet carrots, peanuts, and cilantro, all finished off with an amazing Peanut Dressing!

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​Turkey Taco Crescent Ring​
​Leftover turkey gets mixed with black beans, corn, and cream cheese, flavored with zesty taco seasoning, and wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough for an easy yet impressive appetizer or main course!

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​Sonoma Turkey Salad​
​This turkey version of chicken salad is studded with toasted pecans and dried cranberries in a lightened-up dressing including Greek yogurt and honey! And if you enjoy fruity, seasonal spins on chicken salad, you'll also love Apple Turkey Salad with Cashews!

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​Potato Corn Chowder with Ham​
​This creamy and comforting soup is loaded with sweet corn, hearty potatoes, and flavorful leftover ham. It’s quick and easy to make on the stove or you can let your slow cooker do the work for you!

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​Easy Fried Rice​
​This one-pot, weeknight dinner recipe is quick and simple, using basic ingredients including rice, eggs, and leftover ham, turkey, and/or veggies!

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​Skillet Shepherd's Pie​
​This easy, one-pan dinner is loaded with savory ground beef (or lamb) plus colorful veggies, and it's perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes! Or for a Tex-Mex twist, try this Taco Shepherd's Pie instead!

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​Baked Turkey Taquitos​
​With their quick assembly, creamy yet zesty filling, and delectable dipping sauce, these baked taquitos are guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

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​Easy Turkey Noodle Soup​
​This quick homemade soup is easy to make as well as hearty, delicious, and nourishing! Rather than cooking raw chicken in the broth, simply stir in your leftover chopped turkey at the end.

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For a complete list of recipes that can help you use up your Thanksgiving leftovers, check out the collection below (or PIN IT HERE)! ⤵️

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So what are you going to make with your leftovers??? 😁