18 Leftover Ham And Turkey Recipes

Holiday leftovers are, dependent on ones attitude, a source of delight or disdain. Here are 18 easy and delicious leftover ham and turkey recipes sure to delight! (This post was originally published November 27, 2015)

I love everything about Thanksgiving, even the Thanksgiving leftovers! Nothing beats an open-faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy, plenty of gravy! But after the second day, even the moistest turkey begins to get a little dry. I love “re-purposing”  leftover rotisserie chicken, and the turkey is no different – there’s just a lot more.

What to do with turkey leftovers

Since turkey and chicken are both poultry, I often just use any leftover Turkey in any of my favorite recipes that call for chicken. Instead of a classic turkey sandwich, try this Bacon and Ranch Sandwich.

My family loves Mexican food, so anytime I make these Cheesy Turkey Enchiladas, they’re a hit!

This Mexican Chicken Soup is just as delicious with turkey. 

​Try White Chicken Chili with leftover holiday turkey.

This Turkey Casserole uses every part of the leftover Christmas turkey from mashed potatoes and gravy to cranberry sauce and stuffing! Recipe from Christina’s Cucina.

Chicken or turkey salad is a great way to give leftovers a new life, the mayonnaise gives some extra moistness to the meat. Here are a few completely different, but delicious cold salads. This curried Coronation Salad is a based on a recipe that was served at the luncheon when Queen Elizabeth ll was crowned.

This Copycat Trader Joe’s Apricot, Almond and Tarragon Chicken Salad, is delicious and you can make it at home, at half the price, by using leftover turkey breast.

Chicken Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Cranberries.

Instead of chicken try Chinese Turkey Salad.

Cold Noodle Salad with chicken or turkey.

Add leftover turkey to Caesar Salad.

​Switch the chicken in this Classic Chicken and Dumplings recipe for turkey and no one will be the wiser! 

Instead of topping your turkey pie with a pie crust, Why not use leftover mashed potatoes and make these Cheddar Crusted Chicken Pot Pies? It’s also a great way to use leftover vegetables.

Leftover ham recipes

If you serve Ham for a big holiday meal, here are a few recipes for those ham leftovers. Of course Split Pea Soup is a good use of ham bones, but what else can you do with a holiday ham?

Ham and Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches from Christina’s Cucina.

Tuscan Ham Soup with White Beans from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

A Croque Monsieur is the French version of a hot ham and cheese sandwich from Jill Colonna, Mad About Macarons.

This Ham and Cheese Casserole dish in a cheesy sauce is ideal for a main or side dish from Christina’s Cucina.