Secret Ingredient makes Leftover Turkey Casserole a Hit
I have to admit, I'm a recipe addict. I love checking them out, collecting them, trying them. Although, I tend to collect a whole lot more than I actual make them, it's a fun little addiction. I'm sure we're all looking for delicious recipes at this time of the year. Recently, I tried a Creamy Turkey Casserole that calls for ingredients that you'd typically have leftover from the holidays.Add a little secret magic and this is an instant hit. This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
I'm really amazed with how it turned out and how simple it was to make.
Totally tucking this into my giant pile of recipes. It's a keeper!
What I really loved about the delicious casserole recipe that I got from their club is that it uses up a ton of leftovers and re-creates something that tastes like the holidays with a twist!
I am convinced that the secret to this amazing casserole is definitely Hellmann's Mayonnaise. 
I was surprised recently to learn how moist and tender it can make poultry.
Look at this dreamy meal? And all from leftovers which can get boring real quick. It's like magic.
Who would have thought? For this recipe, a layer of the mayo and whole berry cranberry sauce is mixed together and spread over the turkey. Then a little more is used to mix with mashed potatoes along with some mozzarella cheese.
Now, although this recipe is for 6 servings, apparently my husband thinks it's more like 3. So you might want to be prepared for this to be gobbled up. You might want to make a two or three of these casseroles if you can!
CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE RECIPE
Creamy Turkey Casserole
Turkey casserole made with Thanksgiving leftovers. Stuffing, mashed potatoes and moistened turkey with mayonnaise and cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cups prepared Stuffing, divided
- 1 lb. coarsely chopped cooked Turkey (about 4 cups)
- ¾ cup Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise, divided
- ¼ cup fresh whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Mozzarella
- Fresh dried cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375 degrees and spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon in half of the stuffing and spread evenly; top with turkey.
- Combine cranberry sauce with ¼ cup of the Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise, then spread evenly over turkey.
- Combine remaining mayonnaise with mashed potatoes and cheese in a large bowl. Spread evenly over other ingredients and top with remaining stuffing.
- Bake 40 minutes or until hot and bubbling in center. Let stand for 10 minutes, then garnish with dried cranberries (optional) and serve.
Please use safe handling and cooking procedures when preparing any food.To avoid foodborne illness, the USDA and FDA recommend thoroughly cooking meat, eggs, shellfish, poultry and fish to minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food thermometer. More information is available at www.fightbac.org.
How do you think this would do assembled and frozen?
This was absolutely fantastic! I’m making turkey this weekend just so I have leftovers to make this on Monday!
@Charlene, Yay I am SO glad you liked it!!! It's been a favorite year after year and it's so easy to customize.
I made this for my work today and it was a huge hit. I used Miracle Whip instead and made extra cranberry sauce, and it’s delicious
instead of mayo use the left over turkey gravy for the liquid part of your cassarole
Can I use jellied cranberry sauce instead?
Absolutely! Just might want to break it down a little so it mixes in better. 😉
Are you able to make this ahead and put it in the freezer?
@Maggy, I don't see why not. Just use an airtight container.
Looks like a great way to use up turkey leftovers! We froze some of our Christmas turkey...this will come in handy! Pinned! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays! Hope to see you again for the party tonight!
Yum! This looks fantastic, and I'm always looking for more ways to use up leftover turkey (you can only make so much soup) 🙂 Thanks for sharing at #FoodieFridays !
This is fabulous! I love it. Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for being a part of our party! I hope you stop by on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you. Merry Christmas! Lou Lou Girls
This is possibly the BEST way to use up leftovers! What a delicious combo, Thanksgiving rolled all into one! Thanks for sharing!
This looks like a comfort food, Yumculicious!!!
Thanks for sharing on The Oh My Heartsie Girl's Wordless Wednesday!!!
Have a fabulous holiday!
Karren~Host
That casserole looks wonderful! I usually make pot pies out of my leftover holiday meat but I will have to try this recipe too.
What a delicious looking casserole, love the layered idea. Looks wonderful!
My hubby would love this so much.
This looks really good. I will have to give this a try I think my son might actually eat this.
This looks so delicious! I love how creamy it looks and the crispy topping, delicious!
That looks so amazing. I love that you put potatoes in this as I'm a huge mashed potato fan.
Oh ME TOO! Mashed potatoes are hands down my favorite holiday food!
What an amazing dish for holiday leftovers. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm hoping we have some Christmas leftovers!
I don't eat meat, but I'm sure this is amazing! I have a brother that loves turkey and I know he'd definitely love this.
That looks absolutely amazing! I'd love to try this one.
This is awesome indeed and I love creamy casseroles. I will have to make this one for sure. Thanks for sharing.
This looks so delicious. I can not wait to make it. I am making a turkey this weekend.
This dish looks amazing. I love that you added cranberries on it.
I was just saying how much I love things like this. Kinda like a dressing. This looks amazing and with the turkey. YUMM
This looks really good! I'd definitely try this with our turkey leftovers! Bookmarking for after Christmas!
This looks really good. Now I know what I am doing with Christmas leftovers.
That looks amazing although my leftovers didn't last that long. lol
Omgggg stuffing and cranberry sauce are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I need to try this STAT
This definitely looks like something my husband & I would both enjoy! Fantastic recipe
That sounds amazing. I have to try this with my leftovers.
That looks like a dish I'd enjoy. We made a variation of chicken pot pie with our leftover turkey.