Escalloped Turkey and Dressing
Turn your holiday leftovers into a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal with this Escalloped Turkey and Dressing recipe! Perfectly layered with tender shredded turkey, fluffy prepared stuffing, and a luscious homemade creamy sauce, this baked casserole elevates classic flavors into a hearty dish everyone will love. The rich roux-based sauce, made with butter, chicken broth, and milk, ties everything together, while hints of paprika add a touch of warmth and color. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or post-holiday feasts, effortlessly transforming leftovers into a golden, bubbling centerpiece. Serve this soul-soothing casserole with a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 4 cups Prepared stuffing or dressing
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken or turkey broth
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux.
Gradually whisk in the chicken or turkey broth and milk. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens into a creamy sauce, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, and remove from heat.
Spread half of the stuffing evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer the shredded or cubed turkey on top of the stuffing.
Pour half of the creamy sauce evenly over the turkey layer, ensuring that it is well-distributed.
Cover the turkey and sauce with the remaining stuffing, spreading it evenly across the dish.
Pour the remaining creamy sauce over the top layer of stuffing, ensuring it is fully coated.
Sprinkle with paprika if desired, for added color and flavor.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Escalloped Turkey and Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.8 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.6 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 993 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 9338 mg | 406% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.5 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 338.6 g | 677% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1124 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 4604 mg | 98% | |
*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.
