What To Do With Turkey Leftovers

Storing Turkey Safely

Leftovers are a delicious bonus from big holiday meals, but only when they are safely tucked away. Food must be refrigerated within two hours after the meal and should be used within three or four days. In the freezer, leftovers are safe for three to four months. Food will cool more quickly in smaller portions, so you'll want to cut whole roasts, turkeys or hams into chunks or slices. To enjoy the bounty later on, cover and reheat until the food temperature reaches 165 degrees–then enjoy!

Creative Leftover Turkey Recipes
Turkey sandwiches may be the mainstay of your holiday leftovers, but you don't have to stop there. Our H‑E‑B Chefs are here to help you reinvent leftover turkey into unique and tasty meals to enjoy days after the holiday.


Turkey Hash	Leftover Turkey Game Day Nachos	Turkey Tostadas

Buttermilk Biscuit Turkey Pot Pie	Turkey, Sausage And Potatoes	Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Eggrolls

Turkey Soups

When you're hungry for comfort food, cook up a pot of steamy soup. Try these flavorful soup recipes.


Ancient Grain and Turkey Soup	Green Chili & Turkey Soup	Speedy Turkey Tortilla Soup

Gobbling Good Turkey Leftover Sandwiches

Do you still want a turkey sandwich? Go ahead! Build a better‑tasting sandwich with these turkey sandwich recipes. They're easy to whip up and take the leftover bird to a new level of deliciousness.


Turkey Bacon Salad with Avocado	Turkey Bánh Mì	Good Gravy Gobbler

Turkey Sliders with Balsamic Cranberry Chutney	Turkey Bacon Lettuce Avocado	Roast Turkey Cuban Press

Turkey Caesar Sandwich	Turkey Reuben	Open Faced Turkey Apple Sandwiches

While you're here, don't miss out on the full H-E-B guide to Thanksgiving cooking and party planning.

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