Leftover Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Casserole

Transform your holiday leftovers into comfort food perfection with this Leftover Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Casserole! This hearty, easy-to-make dish combines tender cooked turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, colorful mixed vegetables, and flavorful cream of mushroom soup to create layers of pure indulgence. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a golden breadcrumb crust, this casserole bakes to bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for repurposing Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers, this family-friendly recipe is a delicious and waste-free solution that’s sure to satisfy. Serve it warm for a cozy dinner, and enjoy the comforting taste of the holidays all over again! Keywords: leftover mashed potatoes, turkey casserole, Thanksgiving leftovers recipe, easy casserole recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 cups cooked turkey
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 0.5 cup chicken or turkey broth
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked turkey, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken or turkey broth. Stir well until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Spread the turkey and vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Gently layer the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture, spreading them out evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.

Step 5

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the layer of mashed potatoes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix melted butter with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the cheese layer to create a crispy topping.

Step 7

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2035.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2514.4

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 532.5mg	0%
Sodium 5922.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 155.0g	0%

Vitamin D 99.4IU	0%
Calcium 1281.0mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3396.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 29.3%