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    Published: Jan 5, 2015 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Sara

    Turkey Cranberry Crostini – Great Use of Turkey Leftovers

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    Turkey Cranberry Crostini are a creative and elegant way to use those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.

    Turkey Crostini are a great way to use up turkey leftovers

    Year before last we were out of town for Thanksgiving, switching things up a bit. We have lots of friends and family on St. Simons Island, so we decided to have everyone over for a cocktail party the day after Thanksgiving.

    As we made our plans, Mom said the main goal was to get rid of the turkey leftovers as we were leaving the next morning.  So, I came up with this easy little appetizer and it was a huge hit with everyone there.

    Not only was I using up the turkey leftovers, but cranberry sauce too!

    Turkey Crostini are a great way to use up turkey leftovers

    It was so easy. I just took a French baguette and sliced it to make the toasts and baked it at 375 for about 10 minutes (keep an eye on it!). Then I took an 8 ounce package of cream cheese and added a teaspoon of poultry seasoning (a combination of sage, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg) and salt to taste.

    I also shredded up about a cup of turkey leftovers (ours was Cajun fried… yum!) and set aside ¾ cup of leftover cranberry sauce.

    Then… assembly! I spread about ½ a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each crostini, and topped it with a pinch of turkey and a teaspoon of cranberry sauce!

    What a great way to use up those turkey leftovers! And so pretty…

    Turkey Crostini are a great way to use up turkey leftovers

    We do love our Cajun fried turkey, but if you have a few extra people who love the white meat you’ll want to check out this recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Breast.

    It’s so easy to have it cooking while you make the rest of the meal. And the gravy is divine!

    If you have leftover ham, check out our Black Bean Soup with Ham.   Or if you need a brunch recipe for that leftover ham try Ham and Potato Frittata.

    Turkey Cranberry Crostinis

    The best way ever to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 loaf baguette
    • 8 oz. package cream cheese
    • 1 Tbsp. poultry seasoning
    • salt to taste
    • 1 cup shredded turkey
    • ¾ cup cranberry sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Slice baguette into about 24 thin slices
    • Toast for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees
    • Mix cream cheese and seasoning
    • Spread ½ Tbsp. of cream cheese mixture on each toast
    • Top with a pinch of turkey and 1 tsp of cranberry sauce
    • Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
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    Categories: Appetizers Tags: appetizers

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    1. Aunt Susan says

      November 05, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Yum!

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    2. Shanika says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Oh my! Turkey and Cranberry is the perfect combo for Thanksgiving! This Crostinis look amazing!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 16, 2018 at 11:40 am

        Thanks so much Shanika.

        Reply
    3. Jessica Formicola says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      I can’t wait for Thanksgiving! These look delicious!

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      • Pam says

        October 16, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        Us, too! Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    4. Anvita says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:56 am

      This is so easy to make. These make a perfect party appetizer.

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      • Pam says

        October 16, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        Great for the weekend after Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    5. Lucy Parissi says

      October 16, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great way to use up the turkey leftovers and the day after cocktail party sounds like a fabulous idea.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 16, 2018 at 12:36 pm

        Exactly! We’ve done that several years and these are always on the menu.

        Reply
    6. kim says

      October 16, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! We always have guests staying with us after Thanksgiving, so this will be absolutely perfect for the day after!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 16, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        Great! You’ll love them, kim.

        Reply
    7. Cheryl Cochran says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      So simple, yet elegant! Love this! I make a homemade cranberry relish with jalapeño in it, so this will definitely be fantastic withthe dmoked Turkey Hubby will do! I love the use of poultry seasoning in the cream cheese! What a great use of the seasoning!

      Reply
      • Cheryl Cochran says

        November 14, 2018 at 8:39 am

        5 stars
        *smoked* turkey 😉

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      • Pam says

        November 16, 2018 at 1:38 pm

        We just know you’ll love it, Cheryl! Smoked turkey sounds divine!

        Reply

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