DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY CASSEROLE

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If a holiday had a casserole in its honor, this would be for Thanksgiving. This is a wonderful way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. All the comfort of a traditional shepherd's pie with the vibrant flavors of Thanksgiving dinner. Adding thyme to the filling gives it a little punch of flavor. Marsha suggests using leftover sweet...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c turkey, cubed, leftover from Thanksgiving
1 c carrots, diced
1 medium onion, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 c celery, diced
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp thyme, dried
leftover mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp butter, unsalted for dotting top
paprika, sweet mild, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Saute vegetables in butter and olive oil until tender but not brown.
  • 2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • 3. Stir in cooked, cubed turkey.
  • 4. Place in a casserole dish.
  • 5. Top with mashed potatoes. Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika. If you have leftover sweet potatoes they are great mixed with the mashed potatoes and spread over the top.
  • 6. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are browned and casserole is heated through.

Sohail Shabir
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Jamillah Asick
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This casserole was delicious! The turkey was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Julie Canales
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Miracle Robinson
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This casserole was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the turkey was dry. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Sudeep Pandey
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Ferdinand Molano
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover turkey. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Hajara Suleiman
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Cornelius Watson
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Mirna Garcia
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This casserole was delicious! The turkey was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ju La
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Mohamad Rahahla
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This casserole was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the turkey was dry. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Tariq Muhammad Tariq
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Wendy Munyasi
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This was a great way to use up leftover turkey. The casserole was easy to make and very flavorful.


Jennifer Rajevich
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I made this casserole for my family and they all raved about it. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Rk Lamichhane
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This casserole was a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender turkey. I will definitely be making this again next year.