Almost Thanksgiving Casserole

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I have a large family and we get together for Sunday dinners. Even so, we often have leftovers. I make this casserole and stick it in the freezer. It freezes very well, and when I don't feel like cooking or if someone needs a meal (some emergency or illness), this is a great "take to them" type meal. I have even used left over pork or ham. All of my kids love it so much they do it for their own families. When you have the casserole meal, it is just like having them all for Sunday dinner again. Everyone loves Thanksgiving meals, and this one can be enjoyed all year around.

Shared by nannacrafter,
Machiasport, Maine

Time needed

10-15 min preparation + Varies min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

2-12 servings

Ingredients

turkey or other leftover meat, cubed up
stuffing, leftover or box brand
peas
carrots
gravy
mashed potatoes
mozzarella cheese

Directions

This recipe doesn't have any measurements, just what ever you have left over! Pan size depends on how many leftovers you have left. You want to make the casserole about 4 inches thick.

Take your pan and spray with cooking spray. Put in your stuffing and smooth out on bottom to make a "crust". Pour all of your vegetables over the stuffing and spread them out. Layer your meat evenly over vegetables. Pour remaining gravy over meat (optional-if you don't like gravy). Thin down your mashed potatoes with a little milk. Seal it as well as you can or the meat may tend to dry out. Then add cheese if you wish.

I cover with a layer of plastic wrap, then with either the pans cover or aluminum foil. Then refrigerate or freeze. You can reheat this in the microwave or the oven--for the microwave, remove the aluminum foil and replace the lid or plastic wrap. For the oven, remove the plastic wrap and replace the foil or lid. Then all you do is re-heat! If you froze it, heat it on a lower temperature until a knife inserted in the center comes out hot.