Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Recipe
A cozy casserole made with leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, milk, and chicken broth for an easy post-holiday meal.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover stuffing
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 cups leftover turkey cut into small pieces
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- ¾ cup gravy
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Prepare the Turkey Layer
- Place the chopped leftover turkey in the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Add the cranberry sauce and mix until the turkey is evenly coated.
- Spread the turkey mixture into an even layer.
Step 3: Add the Mashed Potatoes
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the turkey and cranberry layer.
- Smooth the potatoes carefully into the sides and corners of the baking dish.
Step 4: Prepare the Gravy Mixture
- In a medium bowl, whisk the milk into the gravy until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Step 5: Add the Stuffing
- Spread the leftover stuffing evenly over the mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Pour the chicken broth over the stuffing to help keep it moist during baking.
Step 6: Bake the Casserole
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through.
Step 7: Serve
- Remove the casserole from the oven.
- Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot.
Notes
To make this Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free stuffing, gluten-free gravy, and certified gluten-free chicken broth. Confirm that the mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey, and milk are free from gluten-containing additives or cross-contact. If the turkey was prepared with stuffing inside the cavity or seasoned with gluten-containing ingredients, use a separate gluten-free turkey portion instead. Prepare and bake the casserole with clean utensils, cookware, and surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.