Best Leftover Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that your refrigerators are bursting at the seams with yummy leftovers. I'd say after the 2nd or 3rd reheat, things start to get boring though.
Not with this best leftover turkey casserole. I actually made it for the first time last year and it was an instant hit.
The clever recipe includes the secret ingredient that makes it extra moist and tasty. I'm not kidding. This one ingredient is EVERYTHING.
That unexpected ingredient is none other than mayonnaise!
This recipe calls for all of the classic dishes that are served up over the holidays.
Leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
Then, the addition of mayonnaise and little cheese really takes this over the top.
Last year, I made this recipe with mashed potatoes as the recipe suggests.
This year, I made a twist and used mashed sweet potatoes. Oh my!
Proof that this recipe can be switched up as many times as you like using different combinations of leftovers.
Every bite is full of the best holiday flavors.
I have become obsessed to the point that I even make it any time of the year when we're craving comfort foods.
I will easily use a boxed stuffing mix, regular turkey breasts and store-bought mashed sweet potatoes or regular mashed potatoes to whip this up in no time.
Both just turned out perfect! So whether you have a 10 lb pile of either mashed potato variety, you can definitely use it up here.
I think Mac & Cheese, Broccoli & Rice Casserole, Green Bean Casserole and even Au Gratin potatoes would be delish in this recipe.
I'd probably swap any one of those with the mashed potatoes to see how it turns out.
You could totally just add on another layer if it fits in your baking dish.
As long as you get the moisture back into the chicken with the cranberry sauce and mayo, you should be totally good to go with a variety of combinations.
You might even want to call up some more company to come over and enjoy this with you. I recommend making 2 or 3 because it will be gobbled up quickly!
When you spend a lot of time and money preparing for wonderful Thanksgiving meals, it's important to make the most of it.
Now, let's dig in!
This original recipe is credited to Hellman’s.
Best Leftover Turkey Casserole
Best Thanksgiving leftover casserole you can make. Makes turkey moist again and layers ingredients like leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes for the ultimate meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover prepared stuffing, divided
- 4 cups coarsely chopped leftover cooked turkey (about 1 lb.)
- ¾ cup Hellman's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 cups leftover mashed sweet potatoes (or mashed potatoes)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spray 8-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray. Spoon in 2 cups stuffing, then top with turkey. Combine ¼ cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with cranberry sauce; evenly spread over turkey. Combine remaining ½ cup Mayonnaise, potatoes and cheese in large bowl. Evenly spread on turkey, then top with remaining 2 cups stuffing. Bake 40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired, with dried cranberries.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
- Spoon in 2 cups stuffing, then top with turkey.
- Combine ¼ cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with cranberry sauce, evenly spread over turkey.
- Combine remaining ½ Mayonnaise, sweet potatoes, and cheese in large bow. Evenly spread on turkey, then top with remaining stuffing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 897Total Fat 55gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 38gCholesterol 139mgSodium 1131mgCarbohydrates 65gFiber 3gSugar 29gProtein 36g
What do you usually do with leftover turkey?
Five stars - husband says "it's the best casserole I've ever tasted". 🙂 This recipe IS right from the Hellman's website, except this one calls for one additional cup of stuffing. I don't mind others tweaking recipes to post, or just passing along ones they've tried and liked, but the verbiage makes it seem like this author created this recipe from scratch. Did I miss something? I wanted a 9x13 pan full so just eyeballed some ingredients and layered them in, skipping the top stuffing layer and just putting all on the bottom. Fabulous taste, and reheated just fine the next day as well! A "keeper" recipe, for sure. 🙂
I’m going to try this Recipe tonight. I’ve teied some others and they have all been really good.
Does this really have 3283 cl. per serving????
This looks so delicious, and easy to make! I will have to give it a whirl with our leftover turkey!
It really is delicious. I think you'll be really happy with the results. 🙂
The bad part about not hosting Thanksgiving is you don't get the leftovers. This looks yummy.
True story! Then again, you don't put on all the extra weight from having to eat the leftovers...;)
This odes look like the best leftover turkey casserole! I think I still have these in the fridge too - may have to give it a try and snap a pic!
I'd like to see the photo if you do make it and take a picture! Fun!
YUM! Great idea for the leftovers! I will try and make this tomorrow. THANKS!
Glad you like the idea. I hope you get a chance to try this recipe because it really is yummy!
I will have to keep this in mind for next week. We're actually doing our family turkey dinner tomorrow as we went to a friend's house yesterday.
Definitely keep it in mind if you end up with leftovers. I bet your family will love it!
What a great recipe. I can't wait to try my leftovers in this way! Thanks for the sweeps heads up too!
It's totally yummy! You'll be hooked and plan to have leftovers from now on, just to make this recipe. 😉