Home » Recipes » Dinner Ideas » Turkey » Leftover Turkey Casserole

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Leftover Turkey Casserole is an easy, delicious leftover turkey recipes favorite. It’s the perfect post-holiday dish that’ll please the whole family!

Leftover turkey casserole straight out of the oven, garnished with fresh thyme and crunchy chives.

It happens after every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Everyone’s on the lookout for leftover turkey recipes. And this Leftover Turkey Casserole is a super fun, delightfully tasty addition!

Why We ❤️ This Leftover Turkey Casserole

The first time I ate this turkey casserole, all I could think was, “This tastes just like Thanksgiving in a pan”! Here’s why my family loves it:

  • Quick & easy. Nothing complicated here – a simple ingredients list with easy instructions.
  • Perfect for holiday leftovers. Leftover turkey should never be a boring affair. Use this recipe to create a family-friendly dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
  • Prep-friendly. Beat the holiday cooking craze by making this dish in advance and baking it right before dinner.
ingredients needed for leftover turkey casserole

What You’ll Need

A super simple ingredients list for you! Scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact ingredient amounts.

  • Cubed stuffing – I use Pepperidge Farm’s “Herb Seasoned” variety.
  • Butter – This gives rich, beautiful flavor.
  • Turkey – Leftover turkey from the holidays is perfect!
  • Cream of chicken soup – This wraps up the casserole in delicious, creamy flavor.
  • Water – This thins out the canned soup so it’s easy to incorporate throughout the casserole.
  • Herbs – Dried sage plus fresh thyme and chives add to that classic Thanksgiving dinner flavor.
  • Black pepper – This simple seasoning rounds out all the flavors.

How To Make Leftover Turkey Casserole

This casserole is so easy to make; our daughters have been putting it together since they were young – nearly all on their own! Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

  • Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9″x13″ baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Make turkey & stuffing mixture. Mix stuffing with melted butter, then fold in the turkey.
  • Make the soup mixture. Combine the canned soup with enough water to equal 4 cups. Add sage and black pepper, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add first layer. Spread half of the turkey & stuffing mixture in the baking dish. Add half of the thyme and chives on top. Drizzle a bit more than half of the soup mixture over the top. Repeat to create a second layer.
  • Finish with second layer. Repeat to create a second layer, with another layer of turkey & stuffing mixture, herbs, and soup mixture.
  • Bake. Place pan in oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Tips & Variations

Here are a couple tips for you, plus some ways to switch up the recipe.

  • Toast it. To enjoy toasty little bites of stuffing cubes, drizzle the final layer of soup mixture over the top while leaving some of the stuffing cubes bare. This lets the stuffing cubes turn golden and crispy – you can also put the dish under the broiler to toast them even more.
  • Prep ahead. See the section below titled “To Make This Dish Ahead of Time”.
  • Add veggies. Add 1-2 cups of chopped bell pepper or other veggies to the mix. Or use your favorite mix of frozen vegetables.
  • Use leftover chicken. Turkey’s not the only thing you can use in this recipe. Leftover chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken are great swaps for turkey.
  • Swap the canned soup. Use cream of mushroom, asparagus, or broccoli for a similarly creamy but slightly different flavor profile.
close up photo of casserole on a plate with green beans

Serving Suggestions

This herby leftover turkey casserole is an easy way to enjoy holiday leftovers. Here are some dishes to serve with it:

To Make this Dish Ahead of Time

If you’d like to prepare this recipe ahead of time, make it per the instructions. Then cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake with the foil on for 30 minutes and then remove the foil. Bake for another 15 to 30 minutes, or until casserole is bubbling and thoroughly heated.

Proper Storage

  • Fridge: Place leftover casserole in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 4 days. You can also just cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or foil.
  • Freezer: Freeze any cooled leftovers in freezer-safe containers, for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat: Microwave in 20-second increments until warm to your liking. If you’d rather use the oven, which is perfect for large portions, do it at 300°F for 25-30 minutes, or until warm.
turkey casserole recipe in a white dish

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Yield: 8 servings
prep time: 25 minutes
cook time: 45 minutes
total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Leftover Turkey Casserole is an easy, delicious leftover turkey recipes favorite. It’s the perfect post-holiday dish that’ll please the whole family!
4.4 Stars (8 Reviews)
Print

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cubed stuffing (I like Pepperidge Farms "herb seasoned" cubed stuffing)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cups ½"-cubed cooked turkey
  • 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
  • water
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnishing
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Add stuffing to large mixing bowl. Drizzle half the melted butter over the stuffing, then stir. Drizzle remaining melted butter over the stuffing and stir again.
  • Add turkey to the stuffing and fold to combine.
  • Add cream of chicken soup to a large liquid measuring cup. Add water to equal 4 cups. Then add sage and pepper, and whisk until completely smooth.
  • Spread half of the turkey & stuffing mixture in the prepared baking dish, in an even layer. Sprinkle with half the thyme and half the chives. Drizzle slightly more than half of the cream of chicken soup mixture evenly over the turkey & stuffing.
  • Add the remaining turkey and stuffing on top in an even layer, and sprinkle with remaining thyme and chives. Then drizzle the remaining cream of chicken mixture over the top, leaving some of the stuffing bare. Add black pepper if you like.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and thoroughly heated.
  • Serve hot, garnished with more thyme and chives if desired.

Notes

adapted from the recipe box of Dorothy Bredvik, a South Dakota farm neighbor 

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 212kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 4g Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 11g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 53mg Sodium: 317mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment below. And share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #afarmgirlsdabbles or tag @farmgirlsdabble!

get new posts via email:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating:




1 thought on “Leftover Turkey Casserole”