This Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole is the best way to enjoy every last morsel of your meal. thanksgiving dinner. Here are some storage tips Moist, fragrantPerfectly layered.
Why you need this recipe in your life
- Everything is grilled to perfection. The layers actually remain separate. Enjoy crunchy fillings, creamy potatoes, and juicy turkey! No soggy leftovers here. It’s a classic Thanksgiving flavor.
- No weird extras, just actual leftovers. No need to add cream soup or fancy ingredients, just add what you have in your fridge!
Thanksgiving leftover ingredients
- vegetable: Use up any leftover vegetable side dishes you have. Corn, peas, leftover roasted veggies, even green bean casserole.
- Cranberry Sauce: If you like a sweet and sour flavor, set it aside or spread it over the turkey before adding the mashed potatoes.
- turkey: Use thinly sliced or shredded turkey. Both light and dark meat are fine, so use according to your preference. You could also use rotisserie chicken here.
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Recipe
I hate having a bunch of Tupperware in my fridge. This year, you can layer everything in this casserole instead. You can save refrigerator space. The best part? Pop it in the oven and have dinner ready the next day!
- Prepare and Layer Turkey: Preheat oven to 400°F, then add one piece of turkey to the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Make sure there is enough turkey to evenly cover the bottom of the plate. If the turkey is dry, drizzle with a little chicken broth.
- Add mashed potatoes: Spread mashed potatoes evenly over turkey.
- Add vegetables: Sprinkle vegetables over potatoes.
- Layer Gravy: Pour the remaining gravy evenly over the vegetables.
- Add stuffing and bake: Add remaining layer of stuffing to top of casserole. If your stomach is dry, sprinkle a little chicken broth on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until golden and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Add cranberry sauce and serve: If desired, top your Thanksgiving leftover casserole with cranberry sauce and serve.
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
Expert Tips: Stay juicy! Add chicken broth to moisten a turkey, thin gravy that is too thick, or moisten dry stuffing.
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ingredient
- 3-4 cup Thinly sliced or chopped turkey
- 3-4 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gravy
- 2 cup leftover vegetables I used mung beans
- 3-4 cup cow
- chicken broth as needed
- cranberry sauce optional
guideline
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add a layer 3-4 cups thinly sliced or chopped turkey In the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Make sure there is enough turkey to evenly cover the bottom of the plate. Drizzle over some. chicken broth If your turkey is dry.
- Expand the layers. 3-4 cups mashed potatoes Evenly over turkey.
- handful 2 cups remaining vegetables On top of potatoes.
- Pour evenly 1 cup gravy On top of vegetables.
- Add a layer 3-4 cups small Top the casserole. light drizzle chicken broth If your stuffing is on the dry side. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until golden and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Cover the top of the casserole with the dollop. cranberry sauce Serve if desired.
memo
- Stay ahead: Instead of putting all your leftovers into individual Tupperware, pile them right into a casserole dish, wrap tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, add 5 minutes to the baking time to heat.
- save: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals until hot.
- to hang tightly: The assembled casserole can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.
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