Description

This comforting casserole transforms leftover turkey, stuffing, and vegetables into a rich, creamy one-dish meal enhanced by a secret ingredient for extra flavor. It’s an easy way to turn post-holiday scraps into a crowd-pleasing family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups leftover turkey, shredded or diced

4 cups leftover stuffing

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

½ cup chicken or turkey broth

2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, or green beans)

½ cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

2 tbsp melted butter

salt and black pepper to taste

1–2 tsp fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)

Instructions

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

2. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, broth, and sour cream until smooth.

3. Spread half of the stuffing in the bottom of the dish.

4. Layer the turkey evenly over the stuffing, then sprinkle the mixed vegetables.

5. Pour the creamy mixture over the layers and spread gently with a spatula.

6. Top with the remaining stuffing and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle cheese if using.

7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.

8. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: casserole
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

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