Use up those holiday leftovers with this Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole. It’s one of my favorite turkey leftover recipes. It’s definitely one of the best Thanksgiving recipes ever.
Wondering what you can do with all of your Thanksgiving leftovers? Try this incredible Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole – it’s one of my favorite easy ways to enjoy holiday leftovers.
I tend to get bored with eating the same thing over and over after a big holiday meal. This leftover turkey casserole recipe is a great way to use up what you have on hand in a tasty and easy casserole.
This easy leftover turkey casserole is layer upon layer of all your best leftovers – turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, veggies and it’s topped off with mashed potatoes. Inside the flavors all come together into this luscious leftover creation.
It’s definitely one of my favorite ways to enjoy holiday leftovers.
I usually make more than one casserole and keep them in the freezer for a quick meal later on down the road. They freeze great. Plus, my family gets to enjoy Thanksgiving again! It’s one of my favorite leftover turkey recipes.
Tips for Making Easy Thanksgiving Casseroles
- My family loves this casserole so much, that adjust my Thanksgiving recipes so that I have plenty of extras to make this easy casserole recipe.
- I usually make several casseroles at once a freeze the extras for later.
- I assemble this in disposable pans. This way they can go right from the freezer to the oven.
Recipes Used to Make Turkey Leftover Recipes
- Herb Roasted Turkey
- Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Cranberry Orange Relish
Items You Need to Make This Easy Thanksgiving Casserole
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Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover prepared stuffing - divided
- 4 cups coarsely chopped leftover cooked turkey - about 1 lb.
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise - divided
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spray 8-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
- Place half of the stuffing in the dish and top with all of the turkey.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayo and cranberry sauce; evenly spread over turkey.
- In another bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup of mayo, potatoes and cheese; evenly spread on top of cranberry sauce mixture.
- Top with remaining stuffing.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- My family loves this casserole so much, that adjust my Thanksgiving recipes so that I have plenty of extras to make this Thanksgiving casserole recipe.
- I usually make several casseroles at once a freeze the extras for later.
- I assemble this easy Thanksgiving casserole in disposable pans. This way they can go right from the freezer to the oven.
- Want to scale a recipe up or down? Simply type in a new serving amount and the recipe will automatically adjust!
- When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
- I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat. This one is my favorite.
- When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
- The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate. Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.
Jeanne says
I made this thanksgiving recipe this morning and it was better than my thanksgiving meal! I was a little concerned about how the cranberry sauce and mayo would be mixed together and it was fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing that very tasty casserole recipe. This is a keeper!
Angelina says
Sounds yummy. I’ve been looking for an after Thanksgiving Casserole recipe which also includes the use of cranberry sauce, but why mix it w/mayo? I would add a layer of vegetables (such as peas & carrots OR green beans) somewhere in between.
Christina Hitchcock says
it’s completely flexible. You can add or omit anything you like – that’s the great part about casseroles. The mayo does add a creaminess and brings the casserole together nicely, though.
Melissa says
This sounds wonderful. We usually make dressing instead of stuffing. I think it would still work. I think from now on we should make an extra pan to make sure we have enough to try this recipe. My whole crew is excited to try this one!
Sandra says
All the best flavors of Thanksgiving rolled into one! It is perfect for shopping day, I’ll just have my teenager throw it into the oven before I get home.
Denay DeGuzman says
Oh my gosh – what a brilliant recipe! I whipped up lunch today in a snap with my Thanksgiving leftovers – just in time to head out the door for some Black Friday shopping!
Andrea says
I could not find your blueberry pie recipe
Christina Hitchcock says
I’m glad you found it 🙂