Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

Turkey Cobb Sandwich

Breakfast and lunch on one bun, this indulgent take on Cobb salad stacks avocado, blue cheese, turkey, crisp bacon, and a gently cooked egg, which bathes the layers in rich golden goodness.

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Penne with Goat Cheese, Kale, Olives, and Turkey

In this light yet satisfying change of pace from tetrazzini and a la king, goat cheese melts into a creamy sauce for pasta, greens, and turkey.

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Quick Turkey and Rice Soup

Barley or orzo can stand in for rice from one batch to the next.

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Simplest Turkey Soup

Sit down to the purest and homiest of turkey soups, whether as a solo supper or sustenance for out-of-towners.

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Turkey, Cheddar, and Green-Apple Sandwich

The day-after sandwich qualifies as healthful when turkey is slipped between slices of cheddar, tart apple, and whole-grain bread.

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Turkey Reuben

In this reinvented classic, turkey takes a seemingly rightful place between melted cheese and rye bread, with a mustard-laced take on coleslaw supplanting sauerkraut.

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Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Watercress Salad

Peppery watercress and crisp radishes gently temper rich roasted sweet potato in this autumnal salad, made satisfying with a generous amount of tender turkey.

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Turkey Broth with Chiles and Tomato

This light soup calls for turkey stock but not the meat. You can, of course, add some to create a more substantial dish.

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Turkey Cobb Salad

This crowd-pleasing salad, first made popular decades ago, is a pleasing jumble of tastes and textures, including tangy blue cheese, creamy avocado, crisp bacon, and tender turkey.

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Quesadillas with Chutney and Brie

Keep the party going with these innovative recipes that take your holiday leftovers from boring to brilliant.

This simple, delicious preparation combines your holiday extras with melted brie and Dijon mustard.

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Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich with Mushroom Gravy

A few fresh ingredients combined with last night's dinner create a mighty satisfying sandwich.

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Cranberry Pancakes

Thanksgiving leftovers for breakfast? Extra cranberry sauce adds holiday pizzazz to your favorite pancake batter.

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Easy Turkey Stock

Turkey leftovers combined with ingredients you already have on hand create a simple and versatile stock that can be used for months.

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Turkey-Poblano Tostadas

Spice up your holiday leftovers with poblano chile peppers and cheddar cheese in this crunchy snack.

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Day-After Turkey Soup

This healthy take on leftovers combines turkey with lots of fresh vegetables like kale and corn with white beans.

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Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd's Pie

Leftovers can be enjoyed all at once when combined in a delicious take on shepherd's pie.

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Posole

This meal-making Mexican-style soup can be prepared with leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

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Asian Turkey-Noodle Soup

An international take on leftover turkey makes a refreshing day-after meal.

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Roasted Vegetable, Ham, and Turkey Melts

This showstopper of a sandwich combines roast turkey with Swiss cheese, bell peppers, onions, and herbs. The best part? It's served warm!

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Turkey and Sweet-Potato Hash

You'll find the complementary flavors of turkey, sweet potato, and apples come together in this rich, satisfying dish.

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Turkey Sandwich with Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and Tomato

A homemade cheese spread with fresh herbs turns a sandwich of roast turkey on whole wheat into something special.

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The Rachel Sandwich

This delicious sandwich recipe is courtesy of Chris Schlesinger. The sweet-and-sour dressing complements the roast turkey.

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Hero Sandwich

A hearty 3-foot sub made with leftover turkey will feed all of your holiday guests the weekend after the meal. To hold each towering portion together, insert toothpicks as needed. Tip: Substitute roasted turkey for the store-bought sliced turkey.

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