THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER STUFFED SHELLS

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I made this for our family Thanksgiving Leftover Cook-Off. It is cheesy, baked stuffed shells using leftover turkey, stuffing, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, grated Swiss cheese, and leftover gravy. Very easy, but very rich.

Provided by Ellen Bancroft Ziegler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

18 jumbo pasta shells
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons turkey broth
2 cups turkey gravy
¼ cup dry sherry
½ cup turkey broth
1 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey
1 cup prepared stuffing
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 extra large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk flour into 3 tablespoons of turkey broth in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps; transfer to a saucepan. Whisk turkey gravy, sherry, and 1/2 cup turkey broth into the flour mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until thick, about 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Process turkey and stuffing in a food processor until finely ground, about 1 minute. Add ricotta cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese to the food processor and blend until filling is thoroughly combined, about 1 more minute. Add egg and pulse 1 or 2 times to combine. Transfer turkey and cheese filling to a bowl and gently stir in 1/2 cup more mozzarella cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Pour about 1/4 of the turkey gravy mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and swirl to coat the bottom. Stuff shells with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the turkey filling and arrange in the baking dish. Pour remaining turkey gravy over the shells and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the gravy. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set, the casserole is bubbling, and the cheese topping has melted, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 986.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Usuf Emon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells were still undercooked. I had to put them back in the oven for an extra 10 minutes.


James Acret
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These stuffed shells were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Satter Mahmud
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I'm not a big fan of Thanksgiving leftovers, but these stuffed shells were amazing! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Shohag khan
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover Thanksgiving turkey and didn't know what to do with it. These stuffed shells were the perfect solution. They were delicious and easy to make.


Marshall Wingard
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I was so impressed with this recipe! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Jacqvius Praylow
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These stuffed shells were a hit at my party! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Marlene Bier
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Faruk Omar
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These stuffed shells were amazing! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Mazz Gujjar
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I loved this recipe! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Attika Riaz
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Delicious! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Noobism Shot
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This was a great way to use up my leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


suggie camille
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shells were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Dhan Magar
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These stuffed shells were delicious! The shells were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I especially loved the creamy sauce.


Chelsea Mantooth
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shells are always cooked to perfection and the stuffing is always flavorful and satisfying. I love that I can use up my leftover Thanksgiving turkey in this dish.


Maxwell Dixon Maxwell Dixon
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This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving leftovers dinner! The shells were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. We loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, which gave the shells a crispy, golden-brown crust.