Sarasota's Thanksgiving Dinner Bake
Transform your holiday leftovers into a soul-warming feast with Sarasota's Thanksgiving Dinner Bake—a comforting casserole that layers all your favorite Thanksgiving flavors into one dish. This easy-to-make recipe combines shredded turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, savory stuffing, tangy cranberry sauce, and rich cheddar cheese, all brought together with a luscious drizzle of gravy. Perfect for repurposing holiday staples, this bake comes together in just under an hour and serves six, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or second-day celebrations. With its golden, bubbly top and harmonious blend of textures and flavors, Sarasota's Thanksgiving Dinner Bake is a holiday classic reinvented—delightfully simple, flavorful, and guaranteed to satisfy.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 cups stuffing (cooked)
- 1.5 cups cranberry sauce
- 2 cups gravy
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Step 2
Spread the cooked turkey in an even layer at the bottom of the baking dish. Drizzle 1 cup of gravy over the turkey to keep it moist.
Step 3
Next, layer the stuffing evenly over the turkey.
Step 4
Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the layer of stuffing.
Step 5
Top the cranberry sauce with the mashed potatoes, spreading them out smoothly with a spatula.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Step 7
Dot the top with small pieces of butter for added richness.
Step 8
Season the top layer with salt and pepper.
Step 9
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 10
After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 11
Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with the remaining gravy on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3243.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4627.2 |
| Total Fat 180.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 89.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 952.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10718.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 462.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 168.0g | |
| Protein 303.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1788.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5661.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories