Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Thanksgiving Leftovers casserole with a slice removed.

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole with Mashed Potato Topping! It's like a turkey pot pie (with stuffing crust) crossed with shepherd's pie. Whatever you call it, it's the perfect way to give your holiday leftovers a delicious second life.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stuffing Crust, Thanksging pot pie, Thanksgiving leftover casserole, Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole, Thanksgiving shepherd's pie

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

For the Stuffing Crust:

2 cups leftover stuffing
1 egg optional, helps to bind the crust

For the Filling:

2 cups leftover turkey shredded or diced
1 cup leftover gravy
2 cups leftover vegetables cooked carrots, green beans, Brussels sprouts, etc.

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
4 tsp butter

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Crust: If your stuffing is dry, moisten it with a bit of broth or water. Optionally, mix in one beaten egg to help bind it together. Press the stuffing into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to form a crust.
Pre-Bake Crust: Place the pie dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes to firm up the crust.
Assemble Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey and gravy.
Add Turkey Mixture and Vegetables: Spoon the turkey mixture into the pre-baked stuffing crust. Press down slightly to make sure the filling is evenly distributed. Add the vegetables in a layer on top.
Prepare Mashed Potato Topping: Spoon the potatoes on top of the turkey and vegetable filling in the pie dish. Dot with the butter.
Bake: Place the pie back in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through to 165ºF. If the mashed potatoes are browning too much, tent the casserole with foil.

Notes

This recipe is super flexible; feel free to adjust the amounts and types of leftovers you use.

If your stuffing is particularly dry, you might want to moisten it with a bit of broth or even a beaten egg to help it adhere better when forming the crust.

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