7 Leftover Turkey Meals to Freeze for Quick Workday Lunches

It’s the same thing every year. After Thanksgiving, time suddenly shifts into warp speed, rushing us toward Christmas in a blur.

But here’s a way to grab back some time: Make a few easy, pre-made freezer meals over the long Thanksgiving weekend. And while you’re at it, put that leftover Thanksgiving turkey to work!

Here are 7 easy meals to make with leftover Thanksgiving fixings: 5-star casseroles, manicotti, enchiladas, and more! Pop them in the freezer, and you have meals for the busy work weeks ahead. Take them to work for lunch — and be the envy of your peers — or reserve them for quick-and-easy weeknight meals. So you can get on to holiday stuff!

1. Turkey Enchiladas

Make it as written, or take Charlotte’s advice: “I was too burned out on cooking after Thanksgiving to roll all of those enchiladas. So instead I made an enchilada lasagna. Lazy, but delicious.”

Turkey Enchiladas | Photo by Meredith

2. Turkey Potato Casserole

“After a holiday meal, half the work is done,” says Peggikaye. “Because you usually have the mashed potatoes, green beans, and turkey. With leftovers, it’s a breeze…a family favorite.”

Turkey Potato Casserole | Photo by Meredith

3. Turkey Manicotti

“When you’re looking for something completely different to use up those turkey leftovers, this could be it!” says Chef John. “A tender, eggy pasta-like crepe enfolds the cheesy, amazing filling. You can make the crepes and filling ahead of time.”

Chef John’s Turkey Manicotti | Photo by Allrecipes

4. Cha Cha’s White Chicken Chili

For this top-rated recipe, replace the cooked chicken with leftover turkey meat. You can also swap in homemade turkey stock for the chicken broth.

Cha Cha’s White Chicken Chili | Photo by MesaMa

5. Broccoli Chicken Divan

Here’s a chicken casserole recipe that takes well to freezing and easily converts to leftover turkey. Another classic, it combines cooked and cubed turkey meat with broccoli, soups, and Cheddar. For more recipes that easily convert from cooked chicken to leftover turkey, check out our Chicken Leftovers Recipes.

Broccoli Chicken Divan | Photo by Reyna

6. Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe

Make way for the classic! Cooked turkey breast, linguine pasta, mushrooms and peas, sherry, and broth bake up with cream of mushroom soup and Cheddar.

Turkey Tetrazzini | Photo by Meredith

7. Chef John’s Turkey Noodle Casserole

Garam masala, spicy pepperjack cheese, and diced red peppers keep things interesting here. As Chef John explains it: “This delicious casserole is for leftover leftovers. I don’t know about you, but after a few days of eating Thanksgiving leftovers, no matter how tasty they originally were, I want something that makes me forget there’s even turkey in it.” Watch Chef John in action:

 

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