Gobble up that extra gooey goodness with these leftover turkey gravy recipe ideas!
11 Ways to Use Leftover Gravy
Updated on Feb. 07, 2023
1/11
Stuffin’ Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love stuffing, you won’t be able to get enough of these fun muffin cups that make use of not only leftover stuffing but also green beans, turkey, mashed potatoes, cheddar and gravy. It’s a taste of Thanksgiving in every bite! —Pauline Porterfield, Roxboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 muffins: 370 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
2/11
Pork Shepherd's Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone, I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family. —Mary Arthurs, Etobicoke, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 365 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
3/11
Gobbler Cakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I watched a chef make crab cakes and decided to try it with turkey and stuffing. Now the kids request them year-round, so I buy cooked turkey. —Suzee Krebs, Brielle, New Jersey
4/11
Stuffing Crust Turkey Potpie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs dish that slices well since the filling is thicker than that of traditional potpies. Prebaking the crust makes it crunchy.—Tamara Furda, Naperville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 389 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
5/11
Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Leftover turkey, dressing and sweet potatoes make terrific stuffing for jumbo pasta shells. We add cheese and use turkey gravy as the sauce for this crowd-pleaser. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
6/11
Savory Beef and Noodles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No one can resist a hearty entree like this...it's true comfort food at its finest. The recipe only calls for 1/2 cup gravy. Refrigerate the remainder and serve it with potatoes or leftover roast beef at another meal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without noodles): 442 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 924mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
7/11
Turkey Dinner Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
I love experimenting in the kitchen. That’s how I created these muffins that use up leftovers from a turkey dinner. Team them with a bowl of soup and some fresh fruit for a satisfying lunch. —Margaret Berardi, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 198 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
8/11
Pinwheel Steak Potpie
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On cool nights, nothing hits the spot like a steaming homemade potpie—especially one you can get on the table fast. The pinwheel crust on top has become my signature. —Kristin Shaw, Castleton, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 365 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
9/11
Poutine
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The ultimate in French-Canadian junk food, poutine commonly features warm fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. This side dish is quick to fix with frozen potatoes and packaged gravy but has all the traditional greasy spoon comfort. —Shelisa Terry, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 244 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
10/11
After-Christmas Empanadas
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Turn your leftovers into tasty empanadas using refrigerated pie pastry. We make these savory pastries and freeze them for a quick fix during the holidays. —Cheryl Marinaccio, Webster, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 empanada: 205 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
11/11
Beef Barley Soup
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty beef barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. —Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 133 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
