Leftover turkey recipes
If you’re going down the traditional turkey route this Christmas, you may find yourself with delicious leftovers. As much as we love a Boxing Day sandwich (we’re dreaming of our leftover turkey toastie), there are plenty of other ways to use up cooked turkey.
Try a tikka masala, moreish spicy enchiladas, a wonderfully warming ham and turkey pie, or a refreshing coleslaw perfect for post-Christmas buffets.
For more winning no-waste cooking tips this Christmas, we’ve got you covered with our handy guide. We’ve also got plenty of wonderful Boxing Day recipes to choose from.
Showing 1-16 of 20 recipes
Save recipe
Sponsored by Polli
Christmas leftovers
Turkey bruschetta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and basil
Bruschetta is given a Christmas twist in this leftover turkey recipe, dressed up with melted mozzarella, sun-dried cherry tomatoes and basil.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Christmas leftovers turkey toastie
Treat your leftovers to an air-fryer upgrade. This Christmas leftovers turkey toastie is crispy, cheesy and ready in just 10 mins.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas buffet
Leftover turkey tikka masala
Create a turkey curry buffet even Bridget Jones would love. This fragrant turkey tikka masala makes the perfect dish for a Boxing Day spread.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Leftover turkey curry
Use up your Christmas leftovers in this leftover turkey curry. We've added onions, sprouts and cream for a rich, moreish dish.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Turkey
Spiced turkey rice
Use your Christmas leftovers in this super-speedy spiced turkey rice - just 20 minutes and it's on the table
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Turkey and chorizo stew with chickpeas
What to do with that leftover turkey? Then make this your new tradition: a richly flavoured stew with chorizo and chickpeas.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Turkey, sprout and stuffing pasties
This nifty recipe uses up leftover Christmas turkey, leftover sprouts and leftover stuffing in the form of delicious mini pasties.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Turkey and crispy potato winter salad
This quick, substantial winter salad pairs leftover Christmas turkey and leftover roast potatoes with pecan nuts and fresh salad leaves.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas pies
Christmas turkey and ham pie
Use up leftover roast turkey and ham in this crowd-pleasing pie recipe – made with white wine, garlic, double cream – and a shortcrust pastry lid.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Turkey and white bean chilli
This hearty white bean chilli is a quick, tasty way of using leftover Christmas turkey. Try it in tortilla wraps with cheese and guacamole.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Turkey
Turkey, leek and blue cheese mashed potato pie
This turkey, leek and blue cheese mashed potato pie is a great recipe to use up leftovers from Christmas lunch.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Best sausage casseroles
Sausage and turkey stew
This sausage and turkey stew recipe is the best way to use up leftover turkey. Leave to simmer for an hour for a really hearty dinner.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas leftovers
Turkey and wild rice pilaf with pecans and cranberries
You can use leftover turkey in this healthy and versatile winter pilaf recipe that gives seasonal Christmas flavours a new lease of life.
-
Easy
Subscribe to our magazine
Food stories, skills and tested recipes, straight to your door... Enjoy 5 issues for just £5 with our special introductory offer.
Subscribe
Unleash your inner chef
Looking for inspiration? Receive the latest recipes with our newsletter