Leftover Turkey Gravy Recipes (10 Easy Ideas)
For Thanksgiving or Christmas, turkey gravy often finds its way into leftovers. Learn 10 creative ways to repurpose turkey gravy into easy, delicious meals so nothing goes to waste after your holiday meal!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Turkey Gravy leftovers
Instructions
Turkey Gravy Soup
- 2 cups leftover turkey gravy
- 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 cup chopped leftover turkey
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like carrots, peas, and corn)
- Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Serve hot.
Turkey Gravy Poutine
- French Fries
- Cheese curds
- Leftover turkey gravy
- Instructions: Lay cooked fries on a plate, sprinkle cheese curds on top, and pour hot gravy over it.
Turkey Gravy Pot Pie
- 2 cups turkey gravy
- 2 cups chopped leftover turkey
- 1 pie crust
- 1 ½ cups mixed vegetables
- Instructions: Mix turkey and veggies with gravy. Pour into a pie dish and cover with pie crust. Bake until golden.
Creamy Turkey Gravy Pasta
- 1 cup leftover turkey gravy
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- ½ cup cream
- 1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
- Instructions: In a skillet, combine gravy, cream, and turkey. Pour over pasta and serve.
Turkey Gravy Rice
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups leftover turkey gravy
- 1 cup chopped vegetables
- Instructions: Cook rice in gravy until soft. Stir in veggies and serve.
Turkey Gravy Pizza
- 1 pizza base
- 1 cup leftover turkey gravy as pizza sauce
- 1 cup leftover turkey, shredded
- 1 cup cheese (your choice)
- Instructions: Spread gravy on pizza base, top with turkey and cheese. Bake as per pizza base instructions.
Mashed Potato Bowls
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup leftover turkey, chopped
- ½ cup corn
- Leftover turkey gravy
- Instructions: Layer mashed potatoes, turkey, and corn in a bowl. Pour hot gravy on top.
Turkey Gravy Sandwich Spread
- 1 cup turkey gravy
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Instructions: Blend gravy with mayonnaise. Spread on sandwiches.
Turkey Gravy Nachos
- Tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup chopped turkey
- Leftover turkey gravy
- Instructions: Lay out tortilla chips, sprinkle cheese and turkey. Drizzle gravy and bake until cheese melts.
Gravy Glazed Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup leftover turkey gravy
- Instructions: Combine beef/turkey, egg, breadcrumbs. Form into meatballs. Bake or fry until almost done. Glaze with gravy and continue cooking until glazed and cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 540mg | Sugar: 2g