Best 4 Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole Recipes

Thanksgiving leftovers casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up all of your leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. This hearty and flavorful casserole is perfect for a quick and easy meal, and it's also a great way to get your family and friends to clean their plates.

This article features three different Thanksgiving leftovers casserole recipes, each with its own unique flavor and style. The first recipe is a classic Thanksgiving leftovers casserole, made with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables. The second recipe is a Mexican-inspired Thanksgiving leftovers casserole, made with turkey, cornbread stuffing, black beans, and salsa. The third recipe is a vegetarian Thanksgiving leftovers casserole, made with roasted vegetables, lentils, and quinoa.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. So gather up your leftovers and get ready to make a delicious casserole that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS CASSEROLE

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Combine extra turkey and stuffing into a comforting casserole topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Then watch your family dig right in! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 cups leftover cooked stuffing
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sour cream, divided
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Spread stuffing into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a large bowl, combine turkey, soup, garlic powder and 2 tablespoons sour cream; spoon over stuffing. , Drain potatoes; mash in a small bowl. Beat in cream cheese, pepper, salt and remaining sour cream; spread over turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER CASSEROLE

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Turkey, mashed potatoes, cheese, a special sauce, and some little extras combine to make a tasty casserole for 'the day after.' Absolutely delicious way to use those tasty Thanksgiving leftovers.

Provided by Sharon Pruitt

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 cup cooked, diced turkey meat
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in the flour. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and water, then season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir sauce over low heat for 5 minutes.
In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in the dry stuffing mix. Place the turkey in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over turkey, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over cheese. Top mashed potatoes with the stuffing mixture.
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 837.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

TLC (THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER CASSEROLE)

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Turkey, stuffing and veggies come together into a fabulous day-after casserole. Top it off with chopped pecans. There's comfort in every bite.-Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Layer first 6 ingredients in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk flour, eggs and milk until smooth. Add corn, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour over top; let stand 15 minutes. Dot with butter and sprinkle with pecans., Cover and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEFTOVER TURKEY CASSEROLE

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This is a great way to use up some of those Thanksgiving leftovers! It's easy to prepare, as well. Top it with gravy, and revisit the feast!

Provided by Hope Robbins

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French-style green beans, drained
2 cups cooked, chopped turkey meat

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Prepare stuffing according to package directions.
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup and dry onion soup mix.
Spread the green beans in a 9x13 inch dish. Top with a layer of turkey. Pour the soup mixture over the turkey. Top with stuffing.
Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1048 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

Use a variety of Thanksgiving leftovers to create a flavorful and hearty casserole.
Don't be afraid to mix and match different recipes to create your own unique dish.
Use a large casserole dish to ensure that there is enough room for all of the ingredients.
Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot throughout.
Serve the casserole with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving leftover casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up your holiday leftovers. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have a bunch of leftovers, don't let them go to waste. Make a Thanksgiving leftover casserole instead!