Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Thanksgiving will be here in a week. That means turkey, and a lot of it. I feel like there is always left over turkey at Thanksgiving. Oh, the possibilities. There are so many things you can do with left over turkey. You could freeze it (for a later date when you want to make this turkey and stuffing casserole), use it in a soup, make my hot chicken sandwich, but use turkey instead, or use it in this fantastic turkey and stuffing casserole. It is so delicious and freezes beautifully. It is one of my husband’s favorite meals, probably because he loves stuffing. (Who doesn’t?)

This recipe calls for cream of chicken soup, cheese, stuffing and turkey of course. (It is great with chicken too!) I almost always make my own cream of chicken soup. (It just tastes better). I do not make homemade stuffing, however. Maybe some day I will get the ambition to do it. For now we use stove top stuffing, (let’s face it, it’s easier, and tastes delicious), but feel free to make homemade stuffing for this recipe. It’s amazing either way.

If you are looking for a fantastic whole turkey recipe, you have to check out my oven roasted turkey breast recipe (I used a bone in turkey breast, but you can use a whole turkey for this recipe. Just look at the cooking times chart as the cook time is based on weight). It is so juicy and flavorful.

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Most people only make a whole turkey or whole chicken on special occasions. I challenge you to make one on some random Monday night. (I just got this new silicone roasting rack and it’s awesome to use when roasting a turkey, plus it’s dishwasher safe). You will not regret making a delicious bird on a random Monday. Just freeze the left over meat in quart freezer bags so you are ready to make a soup, casserole, sandwiches or even tacos on a moments notice. It’s so convenient.

Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

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• Author: Lisa
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings 1x

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Use up that leftover turkey and stuffing and make this fantastic turkey and stuffing casserole.  The perfect comfort food.  It is so yummy, plus it is kid and freezer friendly.

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Ingredients

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• 5 cups cooked turkey, you can substitute chicken
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 box stove top stuffing
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. (You could use two 8×8 pans instead if you want to bake one now and freeze one for later).
2. In a large bowl, mix together turkey 2 cups of cheese, cream of chicken soup and poultry seasoning.
3. Pour mixture into your prepared 9×13 pan (or divide evening into two 8×8 pans).
4. Make stuffing according to the package.
5. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top of the turkey mixture.
6. Pour stove top stuffing on top of the cheese, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.

Notes

• I like to substitute olive oil for the butter in the stove top stuffing recipe.  It works perfectly and is healthier.

To Freeze: Prepare casserole as directed, but do not bake.  Cover with plastic wrap, then the lid and freeze.

To Prepare: Remove casserole from freezer and let thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.  Bake as directed, adding a few minutes if needed.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes