How to Make Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

After the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving dinner has come to an end, the inevitable question arises: What do we do with all these leftovers? Sure, you could heat up a plate of the same meal you had just the day before, or you could get creative and whip up something new and delicious. That's where Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole comes in!

This recipe is the perfect way to breathe new life into your Thanksgiving leftovers. It takes all the classic dishes – turkey, stuffing, mashed po...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
  • 1 cup cooked, diced turkey meat
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in the flour. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and water, then season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir sauce over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in the dry stuffing mix. Place the turkey in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over turkey, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over cheese. Top mashed potatoes with the stuffing mixture.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Nutrition

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 269mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 427mg