Following Christmas Day, you’ll soon realise that another challenge lies ahead: how to use up your leftover turkey. Well, to help you get a little more creative in the kitchen this year, we’ve listed seven great leftover turkey recipes for you to choose from. So, whether you’ve friends and family arriving round for some lunch, or you’re simply looking to impress some friends with a festive feast, below are seven ways to make your mark with leftover turkey.
7 Fab Christmas Turkey Leftover Recipes
1. Turkey Quesadillas
Boxing Day quesadillas anyone? When you’re looking for something simple to make that doesn't require too much time, quesadillas are just what you need, and Jamie Oliver has the perfect recipe for you to try out this year. Jamie’s Boxing Day Quesadillas require five key ingredients – tortillas, cranberry sauce, leftover turkey, camembert cheese and thyme – and will take you 15 minutes to make. A great snack for friends and family who are calling round, discover the full recipe at jamieoliver.com.
2. Vietnamese Turkey Salad
Recently featured on our
6 great Christmas recipes from Northern Ireland foodies, this fresh Vietnamese Turkey Salad could be just what you are looking for following a few too many sweet treats on Christmas Day. Use coriander, basil, mint, scallions, caster sugar, garlic, chilli, soy sauce, lime juice and leftover turkey juices to make the dressing, and shred your turkey with some pancetta, lettuce and carrots. A tasty lunch that all the family can enjoy.
Discover the full recipe at
pikalily.com.
3. Leftover Turkey Casserole
Sometimes there’s nothing quite like a hearty casserole or stew during the cold winter evenings, and with a chill in the air, why not try out this easy to make leftover turkey casserole from the guys at BBC Good Food. This one pot stew takes about 40 – 50 minutes to prepare and make, and is a great way to use up all your Christmas leftovers, including turkey.
Simply add your leftover Christmas Day vegetables and turkey to a pot with onions, apple, olive oil, sage leaves, stock, flour, mustard and honey and bring to the boil. Simmer and enjoy. You could also cook this casserole in a slow cooker, should you be heading out for the day.
Discover the full recipe at
bbcgoodfood.com.
4. Leftover Turkey Curry
Famous for their turkeys, Bernard Matthews share a simple leftover turkey curry recipe for you to enjoy this Christmas. A go to for many when it comes to using up your leftover turkey, this mild curry uses cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander and ground chilli to provide the curry kick that many of us seek come Boxing Day. Cook the spices with onion, pepper and celery, before cooking with stock and leftover turkey.
Discover the full recipe at
bernardmatthews.com.
5. Christmas Pizza
Another fab recipe to try out this Christmas, and one to get the kids involved with is a Christmas Pizza. The guys at BBC Good Food have created this mouth-watering pizza recipe using Christmas leftovers. Simply prepare a pizza base (you can buy one from the shop, or if you’re feeling adventurous, try making your own) and top it with tomato sauce, leftover stuffing, leftover turkey (shredded), mozzarella, sage leaves and olive oil. Spread the ingredients over the pizza base and cook for 10 – 12 minutes before serving. A great festive treat for the family to get stuck into, while you enjoy a Christmas movie.
Discover the full recipe at
bbcgoodfood.com.
6. Turkey and Chorizo, Chickpea Stew
Image via Delicious Magazine
Another hearty dish to try out at Christmas, this turkey, chorizo and chickpea stew recipe will give you a taste of the Mediterranean as you look out at another wet and windy NI day. All you need to complete this tasty dish is some chorizo, an onion, chopped garlic cloves, tinned tomatoes, chicken or turkey stock, chickpeas, lemon juice and leftover turkey. Cook the ingredients and serve with some freshly chopped parsley. A wonderfully tasty dish to serve to friends visiting this festive season.
Discover the full recipe at
deliciousmagazine.co.uk.
7. Turkey and Stuffing Sausage Rolls
A treat that is perfect for friends visiting your home during Christmas week, or an ideal party snack for any Christmas or New Year’s party, these turkey and stuffing sausage rolls from Michelin Star Chef Alyn Williams, are sure to hit the spot this Christmas.
All you will need is some leftover turkey meat, sliced onion, sliced mushrooms, leftover stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, crème fraiche, curry powder, ground nutmeg, unsalted butter and salt. Combine these ingredients before rolling and filling puff pastry. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes and enjoy.
Discover the full recipe at
greatbritishchefs.com.
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