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    Home » Round-Ups

    15 Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

    Published: Nov 26, 2020 · Modified: Nov 26, 2020 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 2 Comments

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    Looking for recipe ideas for your Thanksgiving leftovers? Here are 15 healthy Thanksgiving leftover recipes to help you use up that turkey, stuffing, potatoes and cranberry sauce! More than just soups and sandwiches.
    Collage of 4 Thanksgiving leftover recipes, with text label at bottom.

    If I'm being honest, my favorite part of holiday cooking is the list of Thanksgiving leftover recipes that we cook after feast day.

    We always cook a big turkey even when it's just the four of us. Our go-to roast turkey recipe produces the juiciest herb-flavored meat, which is ideal for stirring into soups or piling on sandwiches.

    At the top of the list is the always-requested turkey corn chowder, which is a hit with a ton of readers, too. I love getting your comments on that chowder after Thanksgiving! But that's not all - be sure to scroll down for more fantastic ideas.

    Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

    Below are 15 of my favorite recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers. I divided the recipes into four sections, though some of them fit into multiple categories. Dive in and you might find a recipe to rival the best turkey sandwich!

    Click on the category to skip directly to those recipes or just scroll through to see them all.

    • Leftover Turkey Recipes
    • Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes
    • Leftover Stuffing Recipes
    • Leftover Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    Light Turkey (or Chicken) & Corn Chowder Recipe
    This light corn chowder recipe uses leftover turkey or chicken. It’s hearty, satisfying and a fraction of the calories of most chowders. 223 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Check out this recipe
    Turkey noodle soup in a white bowl, on a blue napkin.
    Turkey Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
    Put that leftover turkey to good use in this comforting, healthy Instant Pot Turkey Soup. Filled with fresh herbs and flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Leftovers have never tasted so good! These Turkey (or chicken), cranberry and goat cheese stuffed sweet potatoes are healthy and delicious. 274 calories and 7 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Turkey, Cranberry & Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    Leftovers have never tasted so good! These Turkey (or chicken), cranberry and goat cheese stuffed sweet potatoes are healthy and delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Turkey, cranberry and vegetable wrap sandwich. Apple, broccoli sprouts and bowls in the background.
    Turkey Cranberry Sandwich Wrap
    Leftover turkey cranberry sandwich, wrap-style! Cranberry sauce, cream cheese and tons of veggies make this easy sandwich both tasty and healthy.
    Check out this recipe
    Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don't have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP #souprecipes #thanksgiving #weightwatchers
    Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
    Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don't have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP
    Check out this recipe
    This Baked Tortellini casserole is a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. 335 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
    Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard Recipe
    This Baked Tortellini casserole is a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. 335 calories and 9 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Check out this recipe
    Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) Lasagna Rolls with Sundried Tomatoes & Spinach {Low Fat}
    When you have leftover turkey (or chicken), try these lasagna rolls, filled with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
    Check out this recipe
    This turkey panini recipe is always a favorite in our house. The simple mix of turkey, apple, Cheddar cheese and arugula is delightfully simple and tasty. 235 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #panini #healthyrecipes #weightwatchers
    Turkey Panini Recipe with Apple, Cheddar & Arugula
    Turkey Panini with Apple, Cheddar and Arugula... The perfect lunchtime sandwich! 235 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
    Check out this recipe

    Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

    You won’t be able to eat just one of these Baked Mashed Potato Bites, the perfect lightened-up appetizer! For 2 bites…81 calories and Freestyle SP
    Baked Mashed Potato Bites Recipe
    You won’t be able to eat just one of these Baked Mashed Potato Bites, the perfect lightened-up appetizer! For 2 bites…81 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Check out this recipe
    Scoop of shepherd's pie on a silver serving spoon. Casserole dish of shepherd's pie below.
    Indian-Inspired Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie
    Flavorful and comforting! This Indian-Inspired Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is from the new Skinnytaste Meal Prep cookbook. Rich in flavor and low in calories.
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties Recipe
    Leftover mashed potatoes get turned into healthy, cheesy chile patties for a fantastic side dish or snack. 135 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Check out this recipe

    Leftover Stuffing Recipes

    Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Spaghetti Squash…All the flavors of our favorite Thanksgiving stuffing mixed into healthy spaghetti squash! 355 calories and 8 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
    Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe
    This sausage stuffed spaghetti squash, with all the flavors of Thanksgiving stuffing, is a great way to use up those holiday leftovers.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Leftover Stuffing Stuffed Mushrooms
    Leftover Thanksgiving stuffing is a great way to dress up stuffed mushrooms. Only 6 ingredients needed!
    Check out this recipe

    Leftover Cranberry Sauce Recipes

    3-Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Phyllo Turnovers Recipe
    Brie cheese and cranberry sauce are tucked into phyllo dough to make irresistibly flaky and cheesy appetizer turnovers. 58 calories
    Check out this recipe

    This post was updated on November 25, 2020.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Tara Noland

        November 18, 2019 at 10:24 am

        Great idea for a roundup, everyone is looking for healthier options after the big feast!!

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      2. Tara Noland

        September 26, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        Thank you so much for including me in this great list of recipes! It is where healthy meets YUM!!

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