Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole

3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
12 oz. can evaporated milk
1 C. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. butter
1 C. finely crushed herb-seasoned dry stuffing crumbs
1 C. cooked, diced turkey meat
1 C. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 C. leftover mashed potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in the flour. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and water, then season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir sauce over low heat for 5 minutes.
In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in the dry stuffing mix. Place the turkey in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over turkey, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over cheese. Top mashed potatoes with the stuffing mixture.
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

1 comment:

  1. This is a wonderfully creamy, rich, delicious use of several leftovers!

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