Turkey Stuffing Casserole: Delightful 1-Dish Remix
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious and comforting casserole. This recipe is perfect for using up leftover turkey and stuffing, creating a brand new meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 4 cups leftover stuffing
- 1.5 cups turkey gravy
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the shredded turkey and stuffing to the gravy mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Notes
- You can add other leftover vegetables like green beans or corn to the casserole.
- For a crispier topping, you can add a layer of crushed crackers or breadcrumbs over the cheese.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 900mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: Less than 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg