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    Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole

    Published: Sep 11, 2013 · Modified: Nov 18, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    This turkey and stuffing casserole combines your favorite Thanksgiving flavors in an easy dish. Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole can be prepared the day before and refrigerated, making it a great dish for those busy days. Don't you just love quick-fix casseroles? If so, be sure to check out our Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole.

    thanksgiving leftovers casserole on yellow plate.
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    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🦃Related Turkey Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • This Thanksgiving casserole is perfect for using up leftovers.
    • You can make it any time of the year or use leftover turkey, leftover stuffing, and leftover gravy.
    • All the best elements of Thanksgiving dinner in one casserole!

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Margarine or butter - Used to grease the baking dish.
    • Mashed potatoes - Use your favorite recipe for mashed potatoes
    • Stuffing - Box stuffing is fine or any leftovers you happen to have on hand.
    • Turkey - Leftover turkey breast works great here.
    • Turkey gravy - You can use jarred gravy if you don't want to make your own.
    • Dried cranberries - Craisins mimic the flavor or cranberry sauce.

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Prepare a box of stuffing according to the package directions. Prepare mashed potatoes.

    potatoes in a sauce pan with butter.

    STEP 2: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 casserole dish. I love this set from Pyrex. Grease the casserole dish using butter or margarine spread around the pan with your fingers.

    a greased casserole dish.

    STEP 3: Add the mashed potatoes to the casserole dish and spread them out to form an even layer.

    mashed potatoes in baking dish.

    STEP 4: Spread ⅓ cup of gravy over the mashed potatoes.

    mashed potatoes with gravy in a casserole dish.

    STEP 5: Add the chopped turkey to the casserole along with salt and pepper. Spoon another ⅓ cup of gravy over the turkey.

    turkey in a casserole dish.

    STEP 6: Add the stuffing on top of the turkey layer and press it down to make an even layer.

    stuffing in baking dish

    STEP 7: Top with the last ⅓ cup of gravy and ½ cup of dried cranberries. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

    thanksgiving dinner casserole with craisins

    This Turkey and Stuffing casserole is so delicious and each bite feels like a taste of Thanksgiving. It is also a great way to serve up Thanksgiving leftovers.

    thanksgiving dinner casserole.

    Typically we use leftover turkey to make turkey sandwiches, but I am so excited to have found a way to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with this leftover turkey casserole!

    Thanksgiving dinner casserole on yellow plate

    👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

    Tip 1: If you are making this close to Thanksgiving, you can just use leftover mashed potatoes. If not, you can make your own. Everyone has their own way to make mashed potatoes. Use your favorite recipe.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do I store this Thanksgiving leftover casserole?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Can I make this with mashed sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes?

    Yes, you certainly can. It just depends on what you have on hand and your own personal taste. Just substitute an equal amount of sweet potatoes for the regular mashed potatoes.

    What can I serve with this?

    A vegetable side dish such as brussels sprouts or green beans would be perfect. . You can also add some dinner rolls.

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    📖 Recipe

    Thanksgiving turkey casserole

    Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole

    Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole - This turkey and stuffing casserole combines your favorite Thanksgiving flavors in an easy dish.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • 9X13 Casserole Dish

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon Butter or margarine
    • 2 cups mashed potatoes
    • 1 box stuffing mix
    • 10 oz turkey breast chopped
    • 1 cup turkey gravy
    • ½ cup dried cranberries

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 casserole dish.
    • Prepare a box of stuffing according to the package directions.
    • Prepare mashed potatoes using two potatoes and your favorite mashed potato recipe.
    • Add the mashed potatoes to the casserole dish and spread them out to form an even layer.
    • Spread ⅓ cup of gravy over the mashed potatoes.
    • Add the chopped turkey to the casserole along with salt and pepper.
    • Spoon another ⅓ cup of gravy over the turkey.
    • Add the stuffing on top of the turkey layer and press it down to make an even layer.
    • Top with the last ⅓ cup of gravy and ½ cup of dried cranberries.
    • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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    Notes

    • If you are making this close to Thanksgiving, you can just use leftover mashed potatoes. If not, you can make your own. Everyone has their own way to make mashed potatoes. Use your favorite recipe.
    • This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie Sandstone

      November 18, 2022 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      I'm definitely going to make this with the Thanksgiving leftovers and try freezing it. I think this is something we could enjoy year-round.

    2. Beverly

      November 11, 2017 at 6:24 am

      I make a similar version of this every year with leftovers that I call Thanksgiving Shepard's Pie. I start with a layer of dressing, next is left over turkey topped with gravy, then leftover veggies and lastly, mashed potatoes. After it's heated through, I add some shredded sharp cheddar to the top and put back in oven until cheese melts. It's almost better than Thanksgiving dinner!

    3. Vicky

      June 14, 2017 at 10:54 am

      6-8 depending on the portion size.

    4. Angelica

      June 12, 2017 at 6:41 pm

      no where did I see how many this casserole serves. If some one knows, please let me know. Thanks.

    5. Vicky

      March 10, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Hi Moria, Thanks for stopping by. I have never tried freezing it before so I am not sure how it would hold up. My hunch is it would be fine. If you try it, I would love to hear how it works out. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

    6. Moira Anderson

      March 10, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Thanks for the great idea. How does this recipe hold up in the freezer? Making a turkey dinner for just my husband and myself means a LOT of Turkey leftovers.

    7. Vicky

      November 28, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Hi Gail. There is a print option at the bottom of the page where the recipe is listed that will print it out on one page. Hope this helps.

    8. Vicky

      November 28, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Sorry to hear that. There is a print option at the bottom of the page where the recipe is listed that will print it out on one page. Hope that helps.

    9. Gail

      November 24, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      I am not able to print the recipe for the Turkey dinner casserole...Is their a problem with printing?

    10. Wow

      November 23, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Wow. You really need to rethink the print option...24 pages...

    11. Stefanie

      August 25, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Ok thanks , trying it tonight 🙂

    12. Vicky

      August 25, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      I haven't tried that Stefanie, but I don't see why that wouldn't work.

    13. Stefanie

      August 24, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Looks yummy could you use can cranberry sauce instead? Maybe just add it after its baked? Thanks

    14. Val

      November 26, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks Vicky. It was delicious. I used already-made tubs of mashed potatoes from the store to make things easier. I sauteed onion and celery to add into the stuffing that I made in the microwave. I cooked a split turkey breast in crockpot the day beforehand to use in this recipe. I made a large dish and then made a smaller dish minus the turkey for my daughter. We had corn, green beans, sweet potatoes and rolls with this, and pie for dessert. The meal was very filling and the whole family loved it.

    15. Vicky

      November 24, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      I used a 9x13 casserole dish. Happy Thanksgiving!

    16. Vicky

      November 24, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      I would probably let the blueberries thaw some so you weren't getting a lot of extra water in the recipe. The recipes is a basic muffin recipe so I think it would also be good with chocolate chips as well. I have never tried that though but it sounds yummy. We recently made these banana muffins with chocolate chips that the kids might enjoy https://www.messforless.net/banana-muffins-with-chocolate-chips

    17. Vicky

      November 24, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Hope you love it as much as we do Val. Happy Thanksgiving!

    18. Val

      November 23, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      I am going to make this as our Thanksgiving dinner along with some sides, rolls and dessert. Thank you.

    19. Amanda

      November 23, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Vicky! This looks so good! Can you tell me what size casserole dish you use for this recipe? I may want to make it this Thanksgiving, but need to know how many times I'll need to double the ingredients in order to feed the crowd coming. Thanks in advance!

    20. Vicky

      November 20, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Yes, you prepare the stuffing first. Hope you enjoy it!

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