3 Unusual Dishes for Leftover Turkey at Thanksgiving or Christmas

Thanksgiving and Christmas means getting together with friends or family. We look at all the food and wonder how to use leftover turkey at Thanksgiving or Christmas. We talk, eat and swap stories. When the holiday is over we almost always have leftovers.

Turkey is great but there are only so many sandwiches you can make before you get tired of it. We've all heard about using it in casseroles, tetrazzini and other typical dishes. Sometimes we want something a little more unique for our leftover turkey at Thanksgiving or Christmas.

That's where this list can help. Each of these dishes are a little more unusual than the standard uses for leftovers. Hopefully you'll find an idea that your family will like.

Idea #1
Barbeque Sandwiches are an unusual dish for the holiday that makes tasty meal. Once you make the barbeque you can use it on sandwiches or as a main dish. Best of all, it's quick and easy to make. Here's how you can use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas to make barbeque.

Remove the turkey from the bone. Place several pieces of turkey in an appropriate sized bowl. The mixture will cook down so use more than you think you will need. Use two forks and pull the pieces of turkey apart to shred it. Put this into a small pot, add enough water to moisten and turn it on medium heat. Pour in your favorite barbeque sauce and simmer until warm.

Idea #2
Instead of chicken, use leftover from Thanksgiving or Christmas to make a turkey salad mixture. Cut turkey into small chunks. Toss in some sliced celery, pieces of boiled egg and some pickles (optional). Mix with mayonnaise until you are satisfied with the consistency. Serve on a croissant or bread or put a scoop on a bed of lettuce.

Idea #3
Why not try turkey with bacon and cheese for a meal? Take a slice of turkey, add cooked crumbled bacon and top with a slice of swiss cheese. Pop it under the broiler until warm and the cheese begins to melt. Remove and serve immediately. This is good on a sandwich or served on a plate with vegetables.

With these 3 unusual dishes for leftover Turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas your family may want it more often.

Source:
Personal experience