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A close-up of a festive plate featuring a golden-brown portion of The Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole with turkey, green beans, and whole-berry cranberry sauce on a colorful tablecloth.

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a comforting and delicious casserole with layers of stuffing, turkey, green beans, gravy, and mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Salted butter for the baking dish
  • 4 c. leftover stuffing
  • 4 c. chopped skinless leftover turkey (or use rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped leftover green beans
  • 1 1/2 c. leftover gravy
  • 3 c. leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 c. shredded monterey jack cheese (about 2 oz.)
  • Cranberry sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Foil
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Crumble the stuffing into the dish and pat it down to form an even crust.
  2. Scatter the turkey and green beans over the stuffing layer, then pour the gravy evenly on top.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and egg yolk, mixing until smooth.
  4. Spread the mashed potato mixture over the turkey layer and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20 to 25 more minutes until the top is golden brown and crusty. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7g

Notes

This casserole is a perfect way to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers, making a delicious and comforting meal the next day.

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