Keto Leftover Turkey Recipes - 21 Recipe Ideas to try after Thanksgiving

If you just had Thanksgiving dinner or made a huge turkey, here are 21 keto leftover turkey recipes for you. There is everything from low carb soup to gluten free casseroles and a delicious Thanksgiving leftover waffles!

You might also like this low carb leftover ham recipes post!

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I don’t know about you but the day after Thanksgiving I’m try to figure out what to do with all that turkey. Today I have a bunch of ideas for to try. As a matter of fact I have 21 keto leftover turkey recipe ideas!

There is everything from salads, soups to pizza and even a turkey Cristo sandwich which uses low carb cranberry sauce and stuffing seasonings to get that Thanksgiving flavor in a sandwich. Of course you have to use low carb bread for that one though. Let’s go check them out.

Ways To Use Leftover Turkey

I have used turkey leftover from our Thanksgiving dinner to make

creamy pot pie soup
try this awesome thanksgiving savory waffles
broccoli, bacon and ranch salad (just add the turkey – it goes great)
crepes with a creamy sauce
add to all kinds of keto casseroles
add to various cauliflower rice dishes or this mushroom brie risotto
top a cauliflower crust like this alfredo pizza
try it with veggies noodles and an alfredo sauce
tasty try this turkey Cristo sandwich and just use low carb bread – delicious!

I think the biggest thought when using leftover turkey is to think of it like a rotisserie chicken. Just about anything you use a rotisserie chicken for you can use leftover turkey meat.

How Long Does Cooked Turkey Last?

If you are storing turkey in the refrigerator they will last for 3-4 days and if you freeze turkey leftover, it will last 3-4 months.(source)

Can You Freeze Leftover Turkey?

Yes you can freeze leftover turkey. The key is to take all of the meat off the bone and package in an air tight container.

I like to use a ziplock baggie and sqeeze as much air out of it as I can. Then make sure the seal is locked well. Having air in the container will cause freezer burn. Here is a good article about freezing Thanksgiving leftovers.