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50 savoury turkey recipes

Each year, Americans eat about 68 million turkeys 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.
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Despite our best intentions, those turkeys are rarely ever fully consumed.

Each year, Americans eat about 68 million turkeys 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, Stacker compiled a list of Turkey recipes from Allrecipes. Read on to get some fresh inspiration for your holiday leftovers

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Tropical Turkey Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Comforting Turkey Cobbler

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Instant Pot® Turkey Breast

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 33 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 63 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 turkey breast
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Simple Turkey Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 burgers
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ground Turkey Taco Meat

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Total: 26 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Turkey Carcass Soup

- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Roasted Turkey Legs

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Best Turkey Meatloaf

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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White Chili with Ground Turkey

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 cups
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Italian Turkey Meatballs

- Servings: 8
- Yield: 30 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Baked Turkey Wings

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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BBQ Turkey

- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs
- Total: 5 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Pumpkin Turkey Chili

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Turkey Breakfast Sausage

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Turkey a la King

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Turkey Shepherd's Pie

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 casserole
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Weeknight Skillet Slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here

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Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Vegetables

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 8 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here

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White Chili

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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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
- Read more about the recipe here