Description
Transform your post-holiday turkey leftovers into a creamy, crunchy-topped casserole full of comfort and flavor. It’s cozy, customizable, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked turkey, shredded
2 cups frozen mixed veggies
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups cooked egg noodles or rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted
Garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13” baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix turkey, vegetables, soup, sour cream, cheese, and cooked noodles or rice. Season to taste.
3. Spread mixture into the baking dish evenly.
4. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
5. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap turkey with cooked chicken for a variation.
Add leftover stuffing between layers for extra texture.
Mix in cranberry sauce for sweet-savory contrast.
Double the batch and freeze unbaked for up to 2 months.
Reheat tastes even better as flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: leftovers, turkey, casserole, post-holiday, comfort food