Is it just me or does anyone else love the leftovers nearly as much as Thanksgiving dinner itself? The Thanksgiving feast is a gift that keeps on giving in my house because we get creative with leftovers! This Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole is all of the delicious flavors of Thanksgiving packed into one incredible dish. Complete with ingredients like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, and cheese. With this recipe, you will never waste your Thanksgiving leftovers again!
Looking for some recipes for Thanksgiving day? Look no further! This Herb Roasted Turkey is sure to impress your whole family this Thanksgiving. Try this Homemade Herb Stuffing for an easy and flavorful side dish. And these Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are out of this world delicious!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING CASSEROLE:
- You’ll never have to waste your Thanksgiving leftovers again!
- It’s super easy! Just layer all of the ingredients and bake.
- The whole family will love this casserole just as much as Thanksgiving dinner.
- This dish is a catch all of delicious flavors. You’ve got turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn and gravy of course!
INGREDIENTS:
TURKEY – the star of the show on Thanksgiving day and in this casserole.
TURKEY GRAVY – gravy helps to keep the turkey moist.
MASHED POTATOES – because mashed potatoes are simply the best.
SOUR CREAM – leftover mashed potatoes tend to be a little dry so adding sour cream to them gives moisture and an extra creamy texture.
CORN – corn adds a little sweetness and texture.
STUFFING – it wouldn’t be a Thanksgiving casserole without stuffing.
CHEDDAR CHEESE – top things off with some cheese because why not?
HOW TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS CASSEROLE:
Time needed: 1 hour and 15 minutes
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Place turkey in the bottom of an 8×8 or 1½ quart baking dish.
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Top the turkey with gravy.
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Mix the mashed potatoes with the sour cream and spread over the turkey and gravy.
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Top with corn and then the stuffing.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.
TIPS AND VARIATIONS:
- If you like cranberries you could replace the gravy with cranberry sauce or top your casserole off with some!
- Turkey is not a requirement! You could also make this casserole with chicken or ham.
- Substitute the cheddar cheese with gouda, monterey jack, or colby!
- You could use green beans or green bean casserole instead of corn!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
CAN I USE CREAMED CORN INSTEAD OF CORN?
Yes! This recipe is very customizable. You could replace the corn with a variety of things including creamed corn!
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THIS CASSEROLE?
This casserole is typically served alone but you could pair it with something light like a salad!
CAN I STORE THIS CASSEROLE IN THE FRIDGE?
For sure! Depending on how old your leftovers were in the first place, you could store your casserole in the fridge for 2-5 days.
Other turkey recipes you will love:
- Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
- Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
- Butterflied Roasted Herb Turkey
- Homemade Green Bean Casserole
- Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
- Crescent Rolls
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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (175g) chopped turkey
- ½ cup (130g) turkey gravy; divided
- 2 cups (500g) mashed potatoes
- ¼ cup (60g) sour cream
- 1 cup (170g) corn, creamed corn, OR green bean casserole
- 2 cups (340g) stuffing
- ¾ cup (85g) shredded cheddar or other favorite cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place turkey in bottom of an 8×8 or 1½ quart baking dish. Top with gravy. Mix potatoes and sour cream together and spread over meat and gravy. Top with vegetable of choice. Top with stuffing. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.
Notes
- If your potatoes are really dry add more sour cream. Can also add ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- If your stuffing is really dry add a little broth to it before adding to the casserole.
- Can replace the gravy with cranberry sauce if desired.
- Can replace the turkey with chicken or ham.
- Nutrition calculated using corn and cheddar cheese.
