In the aftermath of Thanksgiving's grand feast, an array of culinary opportunities awaits, centered around the delectable leftover turkey. One inspired creation is the Thanksgiving leftover turkey noodle soup, a comforting and hearty dish that transforms the holiday's centerpiece into a flavorful broth. Alternatively, for a delightful twist on a classic, the leftover turkey stir-fry offers a tantalizing blend of Asian flavors, incorporating the succulent turkey with crisp vegetables and a savory sauce. But if a sandwich is more your style, look no further than the leftover turkey sandwich, an American staple elevated by the addition of stuffing, cranberry sauce, and creamy mashed potatoes. And for those seeking a creative culinary adventure, the leftover turkey tacos, with their unique fusion of Mexican and Thanksgiving flavors, are sure to satisfy. The versatility of leftover turkey shines in these diverse recipes, ensuring that the post-Thanksgiving culinary journey is brimming with delicious possibilities.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DAY-AFTER TURKEY SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Put the turkey carcass, broth, garlic, bay leaves and thyme in a large Dutch oven (cut carcass in pieces if necessary so it fits) and add enough water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes. Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids. Add all but 2 cups of the broth back to the Dutch oven; reserve the remaining broth for another use (it will keep refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month).
- 2. Add the turkey meat, green beans, corn and sweet potatoes to the pot; cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, until the pasta and potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the dill and pepper and season to taste with salt. Serve with the bread.
GRANDMA RANDOLPH'S NOODLES
This is our family's number-one favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. The noodles take the place of the gravy, they get dumped over EVERYTHING! They are a great thick and tasty noodle.
Provided by Colette
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the eggs and mix in the salt, pepper and flour. Divide the dough into two halves. Roll out the halves to 1/4 inch thick. Let dry for at least 2 hours. Cut the noodles into 1/2 inch to 1 inch wide and as long as you want strips.
- Drop the noodles into the boiling stock of your choice and boil until soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 961.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND NOODLES
A healthy dinner using leftover turkey and broth. Very nice with Kittencal's Coleslaw # 144435. I used the turkey removed from the carcass after cooking it all night in the crockpot with water to make broth. I also took off any fat from the broth before adding to the dish.
Provided by carole in orlando
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the noodles according to directions and drain well. Saute' the vegetables in the oil until tender.
- Add the turkey and the seasonings and mix to heat all ingredients through.
- Add the broth and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the Mushroom Soup and mix well, add more
- seasoning if desired.
- Combine the noodles with the turkey mixture and heat through.
- Serve with a salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5, Protein 22.8
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY PHO
With the addition of fragrant spices and rice noodles, leftover turkey noodle soup gets a Vietnamese makeover.
Provided by hello angie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toast the cardamom pod, cloves, star anise, fennel, and coriander in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Place the spices onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Sear both sides of the ginger and 1/2 onion in the same skillet until lightly charred, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Place the turkey carcass, water, sachet, ginger, and onion in a large pot over medium-high eat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2 hours.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rice noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles have cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Remove the carcass, sachet, ginger, and onion from the soup. Strain the soup to remove any meat that may have fallen off the bones, if necessary. Season with fish sauce and salt. Divide the rice noodles and turkey meat evenly into 4 large bowls. Scatter the basil, cilantro, and sliced onion on top. Ladle the soup on top. Serve with a wedge of lime and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.6 calories, Carbohydrate 99.7 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1523.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY CARCASS SOUP
This easy and delicious turkey soup is made using leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. I usually make cornbread muffins to serve with it.
Provided by Beverly Burton
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the turkey carcass in a large, deep pot, and add the stuffing, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, sage, and chicken broth. Pour in additional water if needed to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam. Remove the carcass and any bones. Pick any meat off and return to the pot, discarding bones and skin.
- Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the peas, and continue to simmer until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1549.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING NOODLES
Our local grocery store was giving samples of these the day after thanksgiving using left over turkey. absolutely great tasting. plan on making christmas eve with chicken subbing for turkey
Provided by rustysmom
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in dutch oven, add celery and onion; cook until tender.
- Add broth, bring to a boil.
- Stir in noodles; add salt and pepper ( to taste).
- Return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are tender.
- Add turkey and parsley.
- To thicken, mix flour and water; stir into mixture and cook about 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 683, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.4
CREAMY AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP
This is a version of Valorie Walker's recipe with a few of my changes. Enjoy.
Provided by Paul
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place turkey carcass in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass and allow to cool. Separate turkey meat from the bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Reserve about 12 cups turkey broth in a large bowl. Save remaining broth for another use.
- Melt butter in another large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, and celery in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir flour into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in about 1/3 the reserved turkey broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir remaining turkey broth, turkey meat, half-and-half, fettuccine, stuffing, salt, chicken bouillon, pepper, and poultry seasoning into half-and-half mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
THANKSGIVING EGG NOODLES
This is drop dead simple, but absolutely delicious. We can't have a Thanksgiving without these classic egg noodles.
Provided by James Noble
Categories Pasta and Noodles Noodle Recipes Egg Noodle Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add milk, beaten eggs, and butter. Knead dough until smooth, about 5 minutes. Let rest in a covered bowl for 10 minutes.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 or 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired lengths and shapes. Allow to air dry before cooking, at least 1 hour.
- Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large pot. Add noodles; cook at a boil until noodles are salt with no bite and the broth has thickened, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 439.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GRANDMA'S THANKSGIVING NOODLES
Grandma made these noodles every Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Provided by richgator
Categories Pasta and Noodles Noodle Recipes Egg Noodle Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine eggs, egg yolks, water, and salt in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in 2 cups flour. Mix in 1 cup flour with a wooden spoon. Add more flour to make it as thick as you can stir. Divide dough into 4 equal balls.
- Generously dust a pastry cloth, a rolling pin, and 4 sheets of waxed paper with flour. Roll each ball of dough on the pastry cloth until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Let dough sit for 45 minutes. Flip each piece of dough (it will be hard to flip) and let sit for another 45 minutes.
- Stack pieces of dough together and cut into noodles. Let noodles dry for about 3 hours.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add noodles and cook, uncovered, until soft with no bite and the broth has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2394.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- Use leftover turkey: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. You can also use chicken or beef if you don't have any turkey on hand.
- Cook the noodles al dente: Be sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions, but don't overcook them. You want them to be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onion. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
- Season the dish to taste: Be sure to season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices that you like. You can also add a bit of heat with some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The noodles will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This day-after-Thanksgiving noodles recipe is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It is a simple dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you have leftover turkey, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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