These 28 Leftover Turkey Recipes Are the Best Part of Thanksgiving

It’s worth cooking a whole bird on Thanksgiving just to make use of these leftover turkey recipes. Cooked turkey is super versatile and lasts for at least a few days in the fridge (or up to two months in the freezer!). Which is plenty of time to tuck into this towering sandwich stuffed with bacon, turkey, and blue cheese. A bowl of bright glass noodles blanketed in fresh herbs and inspired by Sichuan ma la ji pian. Or this spiced and shredded turkey shawarma, piled into a warm pita with a dollop of Greek yogurt. From salad to soup to pot pie, these leftover turkey recipes will give your extra meat the second life it deserves.