Having extra food during the holidays is not only a blessing, but also the perfect time to try out these leftover turkey recipes the day after the big meal.
When the holidays start, having guests over is standard practice, but so is buying a turkey that's big enough to feed an army. These recipes are perfect for making sure that not a single bit of the scrumptious holiday bird goes to waste by giving you ideas on how to incorporate it into a breakfast, lunch or dinner. For breakfast on Boxing Day, check out the Gobbling Breakfast Recipes for hearty eats like the turkey eggs Benedict. Lunch is a snap with these Turkey Wraps that can be paired perfectly with a bowl of soup. To finish off the day, this Leftover Turkey Cake is a blend of all the best dishes from your Christmas dinner.
10 Leftover Turkey Recipes
Put Extra Food to Good Use After Your Christmas Dinner is Complete:
Michael Hemsworth — Dec 17, 2012 — Special
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Succulent Seasonal Veggie Cakes
Load Up On Produce with the Proud Italian Cook Torte
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Mini Holiday Meal Munchies
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Monstrous Meaty Masterpieces
The World’s Meatiest Sandwich is Mammoth
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Bizarre Holiday Turkey Pies
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The Grilled Cheese Social 'Thanks'gibbons' Glamorizes Leftovers
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Remixed Leftover Turkey Wraps
The Thanksgiving Burrito is a Tasty Festive Meal for the Day After
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Turkey-Caked Thanksgiving Recipes
This Leftover Turkey Recipe Gives Some Saltiness to Your Sweets
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Gobbling Breakfast Recipes
Use Thanksgiving Leftovers for This Turkey-Based Eggs Benedict Dish
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Tangy Turkey Pizza Recipes
Add Some Variety to Your Leftovers with This Creative Pie
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