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50 savory turkey recipes

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October 20, 2021
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50 savory turkey recipes

Each year, Americans eat about during the holiday season. For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas simply wouldn't be complete without at least one roasted bird on our tables. 

But, despite our best intentions, those turkeys are rarely ever fully consumed. After all, there are only so many days in a row you can stomach yet another plate of heated-up leftovers.

Fortunately, there are dozens of other ways to use that leftover meat. Here, 麻豆原创 compiled a list of Turkey recipes from . Read on to get some fresh inspiration for your holiday leftovers

Tropical Turkey Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Olive-Brined Air-Fryer Turkey Breast

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 8 hrs 55 mins
- Servings: 14
- Yield: 14 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Cameron's Ground Turkey Salsa Ranchera for Tacos and Burritos

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
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Maple Apple Turkey Sausage

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 mins
- Total: 16 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 patties
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole
- Number of ingredients: 18
-

Comforting Turkey Cobbler

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
-

Zippy and Tangy Turkey Rice Soup

- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 65 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
-

Instant Pot庐 Turkey Breast

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 33 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 63 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 turkey breast
- Number of ingredients: 7
-

Simple Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
-

Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 35 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
-

Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 burgers
- Number of ingredients: 8
-

Ground Turkey Taco Meat

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Total: 26 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 12
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Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
-

Turkey Carcass Soup

- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
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Turkey in a Smoker

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 hrs
- Total: 10 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 13
- Yield: 1 (10 pound) turkey
- Number of ingredients: 10
-

Roasted Turkey Legs

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
-

Best Turkey Meatloaf

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
-

Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
-

White Chili with Ground Turkey

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
-

Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 cups
- Number of ingredients: 14
-

A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
-

Slow Cooker 3-Bean Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
-

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
-

Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - turkey
- Number of ingredients: 9
-

Monte Cristo Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 8
-

Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 1 - 15 pound turkey
- Number of ingredients: 13
-

Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
-

Simple Deep Fried Turkey

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 10-pound turkey
- Number of ingredients: 4
-

Italian Turkey Meatballs

- Servings: 8
- Yield: 30 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 12
-

Easy Baked Turkey Wings

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
-

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
-

BBQ Turkey

- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs
- Total: 5 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
-

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
-

Fantastic Black Bean Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
-

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
-

How to Cook a Turkey

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 1 whole turkey
- Number of ingredients: 10
-

Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
-

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
-

Turkey a la King

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
-

Perfect Turkey

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Additional: 12 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 16 hrs 60 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 1 (18 pound) turkey
- Number of ingredients: 9
-

Turkey Shepherd's Pie

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 casserole
- Number of ingredients: 15
-

Weeknight Skillet Slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
-

Roast Spatchcock Turkey

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 70 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 10-pound turkey
- Number of ingredients: 7
-

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 2
-

Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Vegetables

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
-

Classic Turkey and Rice Soup

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 25 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
-

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 8 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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White Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Chef John's Turkey Sloppy Joes

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 14
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