10 leftover turkey recipe ideas for Boxing Day and beyond

December 26, 2017

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10 leftover turkey recipe ideas for Boxing Day and beyond — There are ALWAYS leftovers (Photo: Getty)

For carnivores, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a roast turkey taking centre stage at the festive table.

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Crispy golden skin, mouth-watering meat, stuffing, rich gravy and cranberry sauce accompanied by all the trimmings – pigs in blankets, Brussels sprouts, honey roasted parsnips, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and more.

(Anyone else salivating right now?)

With all of that food, plus the inevitable Christmas pudding, mince pies and a considerable amount of chocolate, by Boxing Day there are bound to be leftovers. And specifically, leftover turkey.

But turkey isn’t just for Christmas Day. Here are some ideas for your leftover turkey for Boxing Day and beyond.

1. Turkey broth

2. Turkey bubble and squeak

Recipe here.

3. Turkey and sweet leek pie

Recipe here.

4. Turkey curry

5. Turkey stuffed fried crepes

Recipe here.

6. Turkey enchilada casserole

Recipe here.

7. Turkey shepherd’s pie

Recipe here.

8. Turkey biriyani

Recipe here.

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9. Turkey croquettes

Recipe here.

10. Freeze the turkey

If you can’t eat all of your turkey then youll be pleased to know it freezes very well.

Remove the meat from the bones first and freeze the meat and bones separately. (Turkey bones are great for making soup.)

You can freeze your turkey for up to three months.

 
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