So, you know you will have some leftover turkey because you bought a bird big enough to allow for some extra meat. This is a great way to stretch your dollar, not to mention all your efforts. There are so many ways you can use leftover turkey, but below are a few of my ideas.
- After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
- Turkey Tetrazzini (this recipe calls for chicken or turkey)
- Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry Sandwich (yes, all three loaded up)
You can also substitute turkey in many of your favorite chicken recipes. This is a money-saver because you are using what you have on hand and available. That’s always going to be your best deal! Try these:
- Homemade Chicken Stock – Use your turkey carcass and freeze the stock in 1 cup containers. You can use this turkey stock/broth in any of these recipes: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Pasta e Fagioli Soup, and Southwestern Soup.
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup – This tastes great with turkey.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff – Serve this over leftover dressing!
If you’re already tired of your turkey, freeze your leftovers in 1-2 cup sized portions to use in these recipes later. Be sure that anything you put into your freezer is recorded on your Freezer Inventory List.
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Hi … I do all of the cooking and end up not eating! And I usually don’t have much left over because I send it all home with the rest of my family. I do however keep enough for at least one full “turkey day” meal for my mom and I. I make sure I pack the stuffing just right so when I go to warm it up I can cut it in slices and “fry” it in a skillet with a little butter! It is very yummy!!! One of the things I do keep more of is the homemade cranberry sauce. This year I will make sure there is enough for me to make a turkey pot pie.