Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
If you have containers of random Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator after the big day, transform them into this delicious cheese-topped casserole.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 Cups cooked turkey chopped or shredded, or use leftover chicken or ham
- 1 Cup turkey gravy or chicken gravy
- 2 Cups leftover cooked vegetables such as green beans, carrots, corn or peas
- 3 Cups mashed potatoes
- ½ Cup cheese shredded, any kind
- 4 Cups prepared stuffing
- ¾ Cup cranberry sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the turkey evenly in the baking dish.
- Spoon the gravy over the turkey, spreading it evenly to keep the turkey moist while baking.
- Add the leftover vegetables in an even layer.
- Dollop the mashed potatoes over the vegetables and gently spread them into an even layer.
- Spoon small amounts of cranberry sauce over the mashed potatoes, distributing it throughout the casserole.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes.
- Scatter the stuffing evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the stuffing is golden and crisp.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then serve with extra gravy or cranberry sauce, if liked.
Notes
Loosen stiff potatoes: You can warm firm mashed potatoes slightly and stir in a little warm milk if needed. This makes them easier to spread in the baking dish without disturbing the vegetables.
Use small spoonfuls of cranberry sauce: Space them across the dish so one portion doesn’t end up with most of the sauce.
Check the center: Golden stuffing on top doesn’t necessarily mean the casserole is hot all the way through. Check the middle with a food thermometer before serving.
Use small spoonfuls of cranberry sauce: Space them across the dish so one portion doesn’t end up with most of the sauce.
Check the center: Golden stuffing on top doesn’t necessarily mean the casserole is hot all the way through. Check the middle with a food thermometer before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg
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