Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata

Put those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers to use and make this Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata for brunch. With a stuffing crust, it's packed with juicy turkey, tender sweet potatoes and chunks of brie cheese.

Put those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers to use and make this Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata for brunch. With a stuffing crust, it’s packed with juicy turkey, tender sweet potatoes and chunks of brie cheese.

This post is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For more information, please read my disclosure policy.

I’m so excited to be partnering with the National Turkey Federation again this year to bring you a delicious recipe using up all your Thanksgiving leftovers.

And this one is perfect for brunch on the day after Thanksgiving. Turkey frittata features all your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers in a fancy frittata perfect for a lazy day with family or entertaining.

Slice of turkey frittata being lifted out of the cast iron skillet. Plates and forks to the right side.

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata

  • Olive oil
  • Leftover stuffing
  • Brie cheese: I chose to use brie because it just seems Thanksgiving-y to me and I know it’s popular on charcuterie boards that many serve before the meal. If you don’t have brie or don’t like it, sharp cheddar is a great substitute.
  • Leftover roasted sweet potatoes
  • Leftover turkey: Make sure to season your Thanksgiving turkey well before roasting (frying, grilling). It soaks up all the flavor you put onto it.
  • Eggs
  • Kosher salt
  • Rubbed sage (or fresh if you have it)
Ingredients for the frittata in bowls.

How to Properly Store Your Leftovers

One of the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. We always make sure to buy a turkey a little bigger than we need to ensure we have plenty of leftovers.

When you’re planning what size turkey to buy, plan on 1.5 to 2 pounds if you want leftovers. Go with 1 pound per person if you want just the right amount.

Once you’re done eating, it’s important to ensure you store those leftovers properly. Make sure to refrigerate any leftovers within two hours of serving. And use up them up or freeze them within 4 days for best food safety practices.

Close up of turkey frittata on a small white plate with a fork leaning on the plate.

Prep Your Leftovers

Grab out your turkey and brie (or sharp cheddar) and dice them into small bite-size pieces.

Rub the olive oil on the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Then press the stuffing into the bottom to form a stuffing crust.

Stuffing pressed into an oiled cast iron skillet with blue and white striped kitchen towel to the left.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and rubbed sage until frothy.

Now that your ingredients are prepped it’s time to assemble the frittata.

Stuffing, turkey, sweet potatoes and chunks of brie in cast iron skillet with blue and white striped napkin to the left.

Assemble the Turkey Frittata

Sprinkle the diced turkey, sweet potatoes and brie pieces all over the stuffing crust.

Pour the egg mixture over the turkey mixture and it’s ready to bake. It really is that simple.

Stuffing, turkey, sweet potatoes and chunks of brie and egg mixture in cast iron skillet with blue and white striped napkin to the left.

Make It Your Own

I stuck with Thanksgiving classics that I knew would pair well with eggs and breakfast time but feel free to add whichever leftovers you love.

If you want another hit of veggies, add some leftover green beans, brussels sprouts or corn.

Make it extra cheesy by throwing in more leftover cheeses from your charcuterie board.

Small white plate with slice of Thanksgiving turkey frittata. Fork leaning on the plate with sage leaves beside it. Ingredients in the background.

Perfect for Entertaining or Just Because

I love the idea of serving this the day after Thanksgiving for a mid-morning brunch, especially if you have house guests. It’s a hearty yet healthy way to start your day since turkey is packed with b vitamins, zinc, potassium and iron.

It will definitely impress them and it will secretly be super simple for you to whip up. Serve with cranberry mimosas to really bring it all together.

Baked turkey frittata in cast iron skillet, garnished with two sage leaves in the middle.

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This post has been sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Put those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers to use and make this Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata for brunch. With a stuffing crust, it's packed with juicy turkey, tender sweet potatoes and chunks of brie cheese.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata

Put those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers to use and make this Thanksgiving Turkey Frittata for brunch. With a stuffing crust, it's packed with juicy turkey, tender sweet potatoes and chunks of brie cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey frittata
Yield: 8 servings
Author: Meghan Payne-Hensley

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups leftover stuffing
  • 1 cup leftover roasted sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup leftover turkey, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup dice brie or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 large eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Drizzle a 10-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil and brush to coat the bottom and sides. Press the stuffing into the bottom of the cast iron skillet. Top with sweet potatoes, turkey and cheese.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, salt and rubbed sage. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Bake for 27 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are set and it is no longer jiggly in the middle. If it starts to brown too much, cover with foil.

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