Thanksgiving Casserole with Leftovers
This Thanksgiving Leftover Lasagna is made with layers of tender shredded turkey, savory stuffing, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy mashed potatoes. All baked together into a cozy casserole that is perfect for using up leftovers and giving them new life. Serve warm with leftover gravy!
Ingredients
(Amounts are flexible — use what you have!)
- Leftover cooked turkey shredded or chopped (about 3–4 cups)
- Leftover stuffing about 3 cups
- Cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied, about 1–1½ cups
- Leftover mashed potatoes about 3–4 cups
- Leftover turkey gravy for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Spread the shredded turkey evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add a layer of leftover stuffing on top of the turkey.
- Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over the stuffing layer.
- Gently spread the mashed potatoes over the top, covering the entire casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with leftover gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
- This recipe is intentionally flexible—use more or less of each ingredient depending on what leftovers you have.
- If your mashed potatoes are thick, you can spread them more easily by warming them slightly first and adding a little milk
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar) on top before baking.
- Great for the day after Thanksgiving or for freezing in portions.