One of the best parts about Thanksgiving dinner {in my opinion} if the leftovers that you have afterwards. The only problem that arises is…what to do with all of them? Here are my favorite, easy and delicious leftover turkey recipe ideas that your family will love.

#1 Tip for using Leftover Turkey:

Turkey can replace chicken in almost any recipe.  That means that your possibilities are endless.  Just use that leftover turkey where you would use cooked chicken and voila!  Dinner!

Here are 7 of my family’s all time favorites…

7 Leftover Turkey Ideas for Dinner your Family Will Love:

1. Turkey Empanadas

Transforming leftover turkey into an empanada is borderline genius…if I do say so myself.

Puff pastry dough is used to make a super flaky crust and wrapped around a delicious leftover turkey filling.  The best part is that they are ready in 30 minutes.  These Turkey Empanadas rock!

2. Easy Pancake Mix Turkey and Dumplings

There are so many things to love about this recipe!  You can use your leftover turkey in place of the chicken {I can’t wait to do that myself}.

The best part of this Easy Pancake Mix Turkey and Dumplings recipe is that the dumplings are made with pancake mix.  So easy and so delicious!

3. Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup

If dumplings aren’t your thing then make a creamy soup with leftover turkey and egg noodles.

Frozen egg noodles are added for that extra special homemade touch that gives the soup a cooked all day flavor.  Make this Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup with this One Rise French Bread and you have an awesome meal!

4. Turkey Enchilada Soup

Staying on the delicious subject of warm and cozy soup.  This Turkey Enchilada Soup is sure to impress.

Loaded with a ton of great flavor, this soup is so much fun because everyone can customize their own toppings.  Use this Homemade Enchilada Sauce for an extra special touch.

5. Turkey Pot Pie Bowls

Another dish where leftover turkey is the perfect substitute for chicken, these Turkey Pot Pie Bowls are a weeknight favorite.

With the filling made in a skillet and topped with baked puff pastry squares {although refrigerated biscuits are great too}, these Turkey Pot Pie Bowls are super tasty.

6. Five Ingredient Turkey Taquitos

These taquitos are yet another recipe where replacing the chicken with turkey is perfection.

Made with only 5 ingredients, these easy to make and delicious Turkey taquitos will become your go-to leftover turkey dinner recipe.

7. Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

If you find yourself with leftover cranberry sauce as well then this Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread is the recipe you need.

Add Swiss cheese, leftover turkey and Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread on top of a buttery croissant for sandwich perfection.

Any of these dinner ideas will be a welcome addition to your weekly menu.  They are all family friendly and all of them are ready in no time.

Make these turkey leftover ideas for dinner and you will have a house full of happy faces.