This page covers what to serve if turkey is not the only main, and what to do after dinner: leftover timing, reheating to 165°F, stock from the carcass and later recipes that use the extra meat. USDA leftover rules still apply: refrigerate within 2 hours and use cooked turkey, stuffing and gravy within 3 to 4 days, or freeze them. For roasting the bird itself, use turkey techniques and food safety and the main Thanksgiving guide.
Mains and leftover guides
- Thanksgiving alternatives to turkey
- How long Thanksgiving leftovers last
- How to reheat leftover turkey
- How to make turkey stock from the carcass
- What to do with leftover turkey
- How to Cook a Ham for Thanksgiving
- How Long to Cook a Spiral Ham
- How to Make a Ham Glaze
- How Much Ham Do You Need per Person?
- How to Cook Prime Rib for Thanksgiving
- What Temperature Should Prime Rib Be?
- How to Make a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner
- How to Make a Vegan Thanksgiving Roast
- How to Make a Mushroom Wellington
- How to Cook Duck for Thanksgiving
- How to Cook Cornish Hens for Thanksgiving
- How to Make Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing
- How to Make Gluten-Free Gravy
- How to Make Vegan Gravy
- What to Serve at a Keto Thanksgiving
- How to Make Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
- How to Host Thanksgiving for Guests With Food Allergies
- How to Make Turkey Pot Pie With Leftovers
- How to Make Turkey Tetrazzini
- How to Make Turkey Noodle Soup
- How to Make a Leftover Turkey Sandwich
- How to Make Turkey Chili
- What to Do With Leftover Mashed Potatoes
- What to Do With Leftover Cranberry Sauce
- What to Do With Leftover Stuffing
- Can You Freeze Leftover Gravy and Thanksgiving Sides?
Reheat leftover turkey to 165°F and bring leftover gravy to a rolling boil. See also how to host Thanksgiving and the Thanksgiving guide. More leftover and diet-friendly main articles will be added as they go live.