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Baked Easy Turkey Casserole With Mashed Potatoes topped with melted cheese and herbs served on a rustic table.

comforting turkey and mashed potato casserole using holiday leftovers


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This cozy casserole transforms leftover turkey and mashed potatoes into a warm, flavorful meal. It’s quick to assemble, reduces food waste, and delivers comforting, homestyle flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups cooked leftover turkey, shredded or chopped
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (peas carrots green beans corn)
  • 1 cup turkey gravy
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.

    2. In a mixing bowl combine turkey mixed vegetables gravy and half of the cheese add garlic powder thyme parsley salt and pepper and stir to combine.

    3. Warm mashed potatoes if needed then mix in melted butter and milk until creamy and season to taste.

    4. Spread the turkey mixture evenly in the dish then top with mashed potatoes smoothing the surface.

    5. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the potatoes.

    6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes then remove foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

    7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 15
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: turkey casserole, mashed potato casserole, thanksgiving leftovers, leftover turkey recipes, holiday leftovers