Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole Recipe (2024)

Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole is our favorite dish. Turning all of those leftovers into an amazing dish! No more turkey sandwiches for weeks.

One of the best parts about Thanksgiving dinner: LEFTOVERS! Put those leftovers into this Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole. We usually eat turkey sandwiches for days following Thanksgiving.

But with Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole, it’s the perfect way to utilize those leftovers into a delicious dish.

This casserole is similar to a Shepherd’s pie, just in Thanksgiving fashion. Your family will love it.

If you need more ideas on what to make with leftover turkey, try these recipes:

• Cranberry Turkey Salad
• Turkey Mexican Casserole
• Creamy White Turkey Lasagna
• Turkey Cranberry Spinach Casserole

Ingredients Needed for Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole:

• Celery
• Onion
• Apples
• Butter
• Dry stuffing
• Chicken Broth
• Cooked Turkey
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Garlic Powder
• Sour Cream
• Mashed Potatoes (prepared)
• Salt and Pepper
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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How to make Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole Recipe:

In a large skillet, saute celery, onion, and apples in butter until tender.

Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, broth, and celery mixture.

Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, spread around in the pan.

In another large bowl, combine the turkey, soup, garlic powder and 1/4 cup sour cream; spoon over stuffing mixture. Spread mashed potatoes over turkey mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake uncovered at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

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Here are some delicious sides to go with this Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole:

• Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad
• Easy Homemade Rolls
• Green Beans with Candied Pecans
• Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
• Easy Bite Sized Apple Pies

Serves: 10

Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole Recipe

Use your Thanksgiving leftovers and make a delicious casserole for your family! Absolutely amazing and so easy!

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

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Ingredients

• 3 celery stalks diced
• 1 onion diced
• 2 apples seeded and diced
• ⅓ cup butter
• 6 cups cubed seasoned stuffing
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 cups turkey cooked and diced
• 2 10.75 ounce cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 4 cups mashed potatoes prepared
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• In a large skillet, saute celery, onion, and apples in butter until tender.

• Remove from the heat and set aside.

• In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, broth, and celery mixture

• Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, spread around in the pan.

• In another large bowl, combine the turkey, soup, garlic powder and 1/4 cup sour cream; spoon over stuffing mixture. Spread mashed potatoes over turkey mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.

• Bake uncovered at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

If you need more ideas on what to make with leftover turkey, try these recipes:

• Cranberry Turkey Salad
• Turkey Mexican Casserole
• Creamy White Turkey Lasagna

Nutrition

Calories: 513 kcal · Carbohydrates: 52 g · Protein: 19 g · Fat: 26 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Cholesterol: 66 mg · Sodium: 956 mg · Potassium: 543 mg · Fiber: 6 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 818 IU · Vitamin C: 24 mg · Calcium: 186 mg · Iron: 2 mg

See Also

18 Easy Ground Beef Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

Equipment

• 9×13 Inch Baking Dish

• Large Skillet

• Large Bowl (2)

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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