Thanksgiving Casserole

Name: Thanksgiving Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1-1/4 cups chopped celery; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 cups cubed cooked turkey; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 cup sour cream, divided; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

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The next best thing to Thanksgiving dinner is enjoying all the leftovers afterward. This Thanksgiving casserole recipe is a celebration of Turkey Day leftovers, featuring turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes in a deliciously decadent sauce, all served up in casserole form.

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1-1/4 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 cup chicken broth
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, poultry seasoning and sage. Stir in broth and celery mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
In another large bowl, combine the turkey, soup, garlic powder and 1/4 cup sour cream; spoon over stuffing mixture. Drain potatoes; mash in a large bowl. Beat in the cream cheese, pepper, salt and remaining sour cream; spread over turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 572 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1142mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.

This hearty, rich-tasting Thanksgiving casserole is sure to be a hit with your family. It's a delicious way to use up Thanksgiving turkey, and you can substitute 5-1/2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes for the six potatoes. —Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona

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