This easy turkey stuffing casserole is a quick dump-and-bake dinner that takes advantage of Thanksgiving leftovers (or a box of Stove Top stuffing mix)!
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If you’re looking for more great ways to use up those holiday leftovers, be sure to try this Thanksgiving casserole, a pot of leftover turkey soup with wild rice, and Aunt Bee’s leftover turkey casserole, too!
What to Know Before You Get Started
- You can use leftover Thanksgiving turkey in this casserole, cook a Crock Pot turkey tenderloin to use here, or substitute with an equal amount of store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Take advantage of leftover stuffing if you have it, or prepare store-bought stuffing mix instead. You’ll need one (12 ounce) package of Pepperidge Farm stuffing or two (6 ounce) boxes of Stove Top stuffing. If preparing stuffing from a mix, don’t forget that you’ll also need the additional ingredients called for on your package (typically chicken broth or water and butter).
- Just about any veggies will work. I’ve shown frozen mixed vegetables, but you can sub with broccoli florets, green beans, corn, or peas.
- If you don’t have enough leftovers for a full 9 x 13-inch dish, you can cut all of the ingredients in half and prepare a smaller casserole in an 8-inch square pan.
Directions
This turkey and stuffing casserole is classic comfort food! Prep the family favorite meal for busy weeknights, or for an easy way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers. You’ll find detailed instructions in the recipe card below, but here’s the overview:
- Stir together the turkey filling.
- Pour the turkey mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Spread the prepared stuffing on top. Tip: If you’re making the stuffing from a boxed mix (rather than using leftovers), you can prepare Stove Top stuffing with water and butter in the microwave in just minutes.
- Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake the casserole for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. This allows the stuffing to get a little bit browned and crisp on top. If you prefer a completely moist stuffing without any browning, keep the dish covered for the full 30 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Pair the turkey stuffing casserole with a house salad with candied pecans, a bowl of cranberry sauce, green bean casserole with frozen green beans, pink salad, a basket of 2-ingredient pumpkin muffins with cake mix, or a batch of 3-ingredient biscuits. It’s a simple meal that the whole family can agree on!
Preparation and Storage Tips
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. When ready to bake, allow the dish to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for at least 30-60 minutes before transferring to the oven.
- How to Store: Leftover casserole will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- How to Reheat: If reheating an entire casserole, cover the dish loosely with foil and bake in a 350°F oven until warmed through (about 20 minutes). Individual portions can be reheated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
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Turkey and Stuffing Casserole
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Creamy turkey and vegetables bake under a golden layer of stuffing in this easy dump-and-bake dinner. It's a cozy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, and a box of Stove Top makes it easy any night of the year!
Ingredients Â
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
- 6 cups leftover or prepared stuffing (see note)
- Chopped fresh parsley, thyme, or sage, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, stir together the condensed soups, milk, turkey, and vegetables until evenly combined.
- Add to the dish: Spread the turkey mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing over the filling and spread it gently into an even layer without pressing it down. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake: Bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes more, until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the stuffing is lightly browned. For softer stuffing, keep the dish covered for the full 30 minutes.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs, if using, and serve warm.
Notes
- Stuffing mix: Use 2 (6-ounce) boxes of Stove Top or 1 (12-ounce) bag of Pepperidge Farm stuffing, prepared according to the package directions (usually with broth or water and butter).
- Dry leftover stuffing: Fluff it with a fork and drizzle in a little broth before spreading it on top so it doesn’t bake up hard. If it still seems a little dry, you can keep the dish covered for the entire bake.
- Half batch: Cut all of the ingredients in half and bake in an 8-inch square pan for about the same time.
- Chicken instead of turkey: Use an equal amount of shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Gravy instead of soup: Leftover turkey gravy can replace one can of condensed soup. Start with about half the milk, since gravy is thinner.
- Fresh vegetables: Steam or microwave firm vegetables like broccoli or carrots until just tender before adding them. You can saute them in a skillet with olive oil or butter first, if you prefer.
- Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let it sit on the counter 30 to 60 minutes before baking, and add a few extra minutes if the center isn’t hot.
- Storage and reheating: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat covered at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or microwave individual portions for 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 of the casseroleCalories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 923mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2978IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 3mg
Recipe Variations
- Use chicken instead of turkey. You can pick up a store-bought rotisserie chicken for a shortcut, or boil about 1 ½ lbs. of raw, boneless skinless chicken breasts for 10-15 minutes. Shred or chop the meat and use in the casserole.
- Use any flavor combination of condensed soups that you prefer: cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, or cream of celery soup are all nice options.
- For lighter options with less sodium, feel free to use the Healthy Request or 98% fat-free varieties of condensed soups.
- Use leftover turkey gravy instead of one of the cans of soup. If using gravy, which is thinner than the condensed soup, you will likely need to reduce the amount of milk.
- Stir some shredded cheddar cheese into the filling, and sprinkle a layer of grated cheese on top before adding the stuffing.
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Delicious! Made it this evening for the first time. It’ll be on our “go to” list on golfing afternoons. So easy. I cut the recipe in half and used an 8 X 8 baking dish. Rotisserie chicken and Stove Top Sage dressing. Superb! Thanks, Blair!
Oh, good! I’m so glad to hear that, Marion. Thanks for letting me know!