How to Make Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratefulness. It's also a time for leftovers! If you're like most people, you probably have an abundance of leftover turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes after the Thanksgiving feast. Instead of reheating the same meal for days on end, why not get creative and turn those leftovers into something new and delicious?

One of the best ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers is by making Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells. This hearty and co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 ½ cups leftover stuffing
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ½ cups leftover turkey gravy

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Place turkey and stuffing in food processor, and pulse until finely ground and combined. Place the ground turkey and stuffing mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer along with the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and 2 cups of the mozzarella. Mix with paddle attachment on medium-low until well blended.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of gravy on the bottom of the prepared dish. Stuff the pre-cooked pasta shells with the turkey mixture and place in the dish in tight rows. Top with the remaining gravy and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until top is browned and bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    675 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1367mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Calcium: 563mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 375mg