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Plate with a slice of Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole with layers of turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, corn and sausage stuffing.
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Thanksgiving Casserole (made with leftovers)

Thanksgiving Casserole turns holiday leftovers into a cozy, never-dry bake—turkey, potatoes, stuffing, gravy & cranberry layered into one easy dish. 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. (or double and use a 9x13 inch pan).
    Glass baking dish with shredded turkey mixed with cranberry sauce.
  • Evenly press on leftover mashed potatoes and sprinkle corn over the top.
    Glass baking dish with mashed potatoes and corn layer.
  • Mix together milk and leftover gravy and spread evenly over potatoes and corn.
    Pouring turkey gravy on top of mashed potato and corn layer.
  • Sprinkle on leftover stuffing and lightly drizzle chicken broth over the top (this will keep the stuffing from drying out).
    Stuffing on top layer of Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole in glass dish.
  • Cover with tin foil and bake at 400-degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
    Aluminum foil on top of glass baking dish of Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole.

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Notes

  • Double for a 9×13 pan; add 5–10 minutes if starting cold.
  • For extra moisture, add 2–4 Tbsp broth over stuffing before baking.
  • Swap in green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, rice, or other leftover sides.
  • Reheat leftovers to 165°F for food safety.

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