Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
This Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole creatively combines shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, and stuffing into a baked layered dish. The casserole balances savory and sweet flavors from the turkey and cranberry sauce, with a creamy gravy melding the layers. The crisped stuffing topping adds texture and richness. Using common holiday leftovers in this casserole offers a comforting, practical way to extend holiday meals without waste and can be customized with available vegetables or starches for versatility.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% 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.