Day After Thanksgiving Dinner
Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting masterpiece with this "Day After Thanksgiving Dinner" casserole recipe! Packed with layers of shredded turkey, savory stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, tangy cranberry sauce, and gooey cheddar cheese, all brought together with a drizzle of rich gravy, this dish is the ultimate celebration of Thanksgiving flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s a quick and easy way to reinvent your leftovers into a golden, hearty bake that feeds the whole family. Perfect for cozy evenings, this dish tastes like a warm hug from the holidays and is an ideal solution for reducing food waste while savoring every bite of your festive feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 3 cups leftover stuffing
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 0.5 cups whole cranberry sauce
- 1.5 cups gravy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Spread the leftover stuffing evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer.
Add the shredded or diced turkey in an even layer over the stuffing.
Drizzle half of the gravy (about 3/4 cup) over the turkey layer to keep it moist.
Carefully spread the mashed potatoes across the turkey layer, smoothing them out with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Dollop small spoonfuls of cranberry sauce across the top of the mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is heated through.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy this cozy Day After Thanksgiving Dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 6997 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.3 g | ||
| Protein | 161.9 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1267 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3270 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
