Leftover Turkey Recipes

Let's start with what not to do. Don't let your turkey leftovers go to waste! Shredded turkey is a versatile ingredient, and once it's cooked, you're halfway done with meal prep for another day. Save leftover turkey in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to four months until you're ready to make a delicious Butterball leftover turkey recipe. Our favorite is the classic leftover turkey sandwich recipe.

Leftover turkey can stay good for days or months, depending on when you need it and how you plan to store it. Leftover cooked turkey can be frozen for as long as you need, but its taste and texture are best if it's used within three to four months of freezing. Refrigerate leftover turkey and eat or use it in another recipe within three to four days of cooking.

Yes, you can freeze leftover turkey. In fact, freezing turkey is a great way to reduce food waste and stretch your grocery budget. Leftover turkey can be stored in the freezer indefinitely, though it begins to lose flavor and moisture after three or four months. Before freezing, eliminate as much air as possible from the container or freezer bag to help preserve moisture and flavor. Separate turkey meat from the bones before freezing, but don't throw away the bones. Save them to make a savory stock! For convenience, freeze small portions of cooked leftover turkey in individual freezer bags for easy meal prep.

Leftover cooked turkey should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking and can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. Never leave turkey leftovers at room temperature.