Looking for turkey leftover recipes after Thanksgiving?
Here is a turkey leftover recipe that uses ALL your THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS! Make this turkey casserole for an easy dinner, or freeze to have on hand…
Years and years ago, I had so many leftovers, and my Dad was staying with me. I said, “What am I going to do with all this food?” And he wisely said, “Well why don’t you make a Thanksgiving shephards pie!”
And at first it sounded weird, but then I thought hey that is a good idea.
So I made it, I did.
Dad, this one is for you, I give you all the credit.
As a matter of fact, I froze it and pulled it out one cold evening and it was soooooo delicious and hit E-V-E-R-Y spot.
Why This Recipe Works:
- Well, what is a better reason than, it uses your leftovers? No tossed dishes!
- The sweet and savory layers just work. Trust me. And yes, even the cranberry sauce.
- You will have a casserole in the freezer ready to go, with ZERO dinner prep!
- Each bite is different, yet works. I put mashed potatoes on the top but you could even do MAC AND CHEESE or scalloped potatoes? I mean why not?
Leftovers You Will Need…
- Dressing or Stuffing
- Turkey
- Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Mashed Potatoes
Leftover Variation Ideas:
- Roasted Butternut Squash or Acorn Squash
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Carrots
- Green Bean Casserole
- Potato Au Gratin
- Cut Corn
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Crumbled Cornbread
- Mac and Cheese
How To Put It Together:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
LAYER 1: Put stuffing in the bottom of the dish, which is about 2 cups.
LAYER 2: Next, lay 2 cups of leftover turkey pieces.
LAYER 3: Now drizzle 1/2 cup gravy over the turkey.
LAYER 4: Then spoon 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce all over.
LAYER 5: Now dollop spoonfuls of sweet potato casserole all over the casserole.
LAYER 6: Place large spoonfuls of mashed potatoes on top, and press down with a fork. Dip the for in water to make a criss-cross pattern.
Bake 45 minutes until mashed potatoes are turning golden brown and the casserole is heated all the way through. Serve hot.
Thanksgiving Recipes:
- Sausage Stuffing
- Pineapple Cranberry Sauce
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Turkey
More Turkey Casseroles:
- Leftover Turkey Casserole by Dinner Then Dessert
- Creamy Turkey Casserole by Spend With Pennies
My Other Recipe For Thanksgiving Leftovers…
Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Make EMPANADAS also know as hand pies! Use Thanksgiving leftover turkey, ham, mashed potatoes or stuffing baked into homemade or store-bought pie crust…
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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups stuffing
- 2 cups turkey
- 1/2 cup gravy
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups sweet potato casserole
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Layer 1: Place stuffing in the bottom of the dish, which is about 2 cups.
- Layer 2: Next, lay 2 cups of leftover turkey pieces.
- Layer 3: Now drizzle 1/2 cup gravy over the turkey.
- Layer 4: Then spoon 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce all over.
- Layer 5: Now dollup spoonfuls of sweet potato casserole all over the casserole.
- Layer 6: Place large spoonfuls of mashed potatoes on top, and press down with a fork. Dip the for in water to make a criss cross pattern.
- Bake 45 minutes until mashed potatoes are turning golden brown and the casserole is heated all the way through. Serve hot.
Notes
leftover variations:
- Roasted Butternut Squash or Acorn Squash
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Carrots
- Green Bean Casserole
- Potato Au Gratin
- Cut Corn
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Crumbled Cornbread
- Mac and Cheese
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