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A scoop of Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole on a white plate with a fork next to it
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5 from 55 votes

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole combines all the flavors of the big meal in a simple, easy to make, never dried out dish. This is the best way to use up those leftovers!

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups turkey shredded
  • 3/4 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup turkey gravy
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups stuffing
  • chicken broth or melted butter to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Combine turkey and cranberry sauce and spread evenly on the bottom of an 8x8 glass baking dish.
    Turkey and cranberry sauce mixed together and spread on the bottom of a glass baking dish
  • Evenly press on leftover mashed potatoes and sprinkle corn over the top.
    Mashed potatoes and corn spread out in a casserole dish
  • Mix together milk and leftover gravy and spread evenly over potatoes and corn. Sprinkle on leftover stuffing and lightly drizzle chicken broth over the top (this will keep the stuffing from drying out).
    Stuffing on top of a thanksgiving leftover casserole in a glass baking dish
  • Cover with tin foil and bake at 400-degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
    Fully cooked Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole in a glass baking dish

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Notes

Variations to this recipe

Feel free to use whatever leftovers you have on hand. It doesn't have to be exactly the same as what is listed here. Some ideas to try:
  • Substitute rice for mashed potatoes.
  • Substitute peas, carrots, or green beans for corn, or use more than one vegetable depending on what you have on hand.
  • Substitute croutons or bread crumbs for the topping if you don't have stuffing leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg