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A golden-baked Turkey Dinner Casserole made from Thanksgiving leftovers with crispy topping and melted cheese.

Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole


  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This comforting casserole transforms turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and vegetables into an easy, flavorful bake perfect for using up holiday leftovers. It’s simple to assemble, bakes to a golden top, and delivers cozy Thanksgiving flavors all week long.


Ingredients

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  • 23 cups cooked turkey, chopped
  • 23 cups leftover stuffing
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups turkey gravy
  • 12 cups mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans)
  • 1/21 cup cranberry sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional)
  • butter or olive oil for greasing
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

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

    2. Spread chopped turkey evenly in the bottom of the dish and drizzle with gravy

    3. Layer mixed vegetables over the turkey

    4. Spread leftover stuffing over the vegetables, pressing lightly to hold shape

    5. If desired, add cranberry sauce in a thin layer over the stuffing

    6. Spread mashed potatoes over the stuffing and smooth the surface

    7. Top with shredded cheese or bread crumbs if using

    8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes

    9. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and casserole is heated through

    10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: casserole
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 15
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 75

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