Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Description
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole assembles typical holiday remnants into a cohesive, baked dish. The layering begins with turkey mixed into cranberry sauce for a tangy base, then topped with mashed potatoes and corn for creaminess and sweetness. A mixture of gravy and milk is poured over the potatoes and corn to meld the components together. Leftover stuffing crowns the dish, lightly moistened with broth to ensure it crisps but doesn't dry out. Baking covered allows the flavors to combine and ingredients to heat evenly.
The casserole showcases a contrast of textures—from the softness of mashed potatoes and turkey to the crisp crumb of the stuffing topping. The interplay of tart cranberry and savory gravy makes for a balanced flavor profile, where each familiar leftover plays a role in the final dish.
This dish suits post-Thanksgiving meals, efficiently using smaller leftover portions and adapting easily through vegetable or starch substitutions. The casserole can be baked in a standard 8x8-inch dish, providing a practical reheating method that unites varied leftovers into a satisfying warm meal. Adjusting broth or milk levels keeps the stuffing topping from drying out during baking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups turkey shredded
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups potato mashed
- 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.
- Evenly press on leftover mashed potatoes and sprinkle corn over the top.
- 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).
- Cover with tin foil and bake at 400-degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- Use any combination of leftovers you have; mashed potatoes can be swapped for rice or another starch.
- Vegetables such as peas, carrots, or green beans can replace or accompany corn.
- If stuffing is not available, croutons or bread crumbs make a suitable topping.
- Lightly drizzling broth over stuffing before baking prevents dryness and helps it crisp nicely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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