Genius Potato, Turkey and Stuffing Layered Leftovers recipe is so tasty, no one would ever guess that the dish uses leftovers! Be sure to make extra everything on Thanksgiving!
Originally published on November 9, 2013.
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You’ll understand why, when you look at the photos of the new recipe I’ve developed especially for the Idaho® Potato Commision*. This creation transforms your leftovers into something spectacular! Will your guests still be around the next few days after the holiday? They may not want to leave after they try this dish! But to make sure your Layered Leftovers will taste the very best, you have to use the best quality ingredients you can get your hands on, and that means Idaho® Potatoes in your pot!
The mashed potatoes in this dish are especially light and fluffy (thanks to the added eggs), and there’s a layer of juicy turkey pieces, covered with more mashed potatoes and topped with a crunchy layer of stuffing! What’s not to like? It’s sort of like a Thanksgiving lasagna, without the pasta!
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Serve some green beans and cranberry sauce alongside a slice of this dish, with a generous pour of turkey gravy, and no one will recall that this fabulously tasty meal is completely made from leftovers! Of course you could always make turkey (I used a breast), mashed potatoes and fresh stuffing and make this dish without using leftovers.
Vegetarian? Swap out the turkey for your favorite turkey substitute or chop up the green beans and have a green bean layer, instead. The possibilities are endless!
Here’s the best part (besides the flavor): there’s really no “cooking” involved, as it’s mostly just assembling the dish! I think it’s a genius recipe…even if I do say so myself! ;) (Wink, wink!)
Genius Potato, Turkey and Stuffing Layered Leftovers
Ingredients
- leftover mashed potatoes, about 4 cups (use Idaho® Potatoes for best results)
- 2 eggs
- pat of butter
- breadcrumbs (omit for gluten-free)
- leftover turkey, sliced, and/or chopped into bite sized pieces
- leftover stuffing, about 2 cups, crumbled (for gluten-free version, use a gluten-free stuffing)
Preheat oven to 350º F
Butter an ovenproof dish and sprinkle the bottom with some breadcrumbs; set aside.
Prepare the potatoes by adding 2 eggs, one at a time, and mixing well, before adding the second
Spread half of the potatoes into the breadcrumb sprinkled dish.
Next, layer turkey pieces all over the top of the mashed potatoes.
Spread the remaining mashed potatoes on top of the turkey layer, and top with a generous amount of leftover stuffing, so that the potatoes are completely covered.
Press down a little with a fork.
Cover with aluminum foil (I rubbed a little olive oil on the inside of the foil, so it wouldn’t stick to the dressing) and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove foil, and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the stuffing begins to get crispy and golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes before serving your genius potato, turkey and stuffing layered leftovers dish.
This is a perfect meal when served with turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans and/or any other traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.
Here’s another great idea: make individual servings of potato, turkey and stuffing layered leftovers in ramekins!
No, this isn’t Cook’s Illustrated’s photo, it’s mine :)
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Genius Potato, Turkey and Stuffing Layered Leftovers: Better than Thanksgiving Day's Dinner!
Ingredients
- leftover mashed potatoes, about 4 cups (use Idaho® Potatoes for best results)
- 2 eggs
- pat of butter
- breadcrumbs (omit for gluten-free)
- leftover turkey, sliced, and/or chopped into bite sized pieces
- leftover stuffing, about 2 cups, crumbled (for gluten-free version, use a gluten-free stuffing)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350º F
- Butter an ovenproof dish and sprinkle the bottom with some breadcrumbs; set aside.
- Prepare the potatoes by adding 2 eggs, one at a time, and mixing well, before adding the second
- Spread half of the potatoes into the breadcrumb sprinkled dish.
- Next, layer turkey pieces all over the top of the mashed potatoes.
- Spread the remaining mashed potatoes on top of the turkey layer, and top with a generous amount of leftover stuffing, so that the potatoes are completely covered. Press down a little with a fork.
- Cover with aluminum foil (I rubbed a little olive oil on the inside of the foil, so it wouldn't stick to the dressing) and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the stuffing begins to get crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes before serving.
- Here's another great idea: make individual servings of potato, turkey and stuffing layered leftovers in ramekins!
This is a perfect meal when served with turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans and/or any other traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 pieceAmount Per Serving:Calories: 450 Total Fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 68g Protein: 23g
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Thanks for this recipe. What size casserole dish should I use?
I used an 8×8 pan, but depending on how much you have in leftovers, you can use a larger or smaller size.
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Christina can this be frozen to have in a couple of weeks?
Yes! I often freeze it, but I’d recommend not baking it until you defrost it, that way it tastes the best (no one will know it was frozen. :)
Hi Christina,
Thanks for the recipe…looks delicious! I prefer a less fluffy mashed potato, is is it possible to forgo the eggs or would this “upset the balance” of the casserole?
Hi Lee! No, you could definitely omit the egg. It will be more dense, but if that’s how you like it, absolutely. I might add a little more milk if you leave out the egg, but give it a try and let me know how you like it. It’s really delicious!
I’d buy turkey just to make this, Christina!
Thank you, Jill! I’ve actually done this! :)
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This recipe will be PERFECT for my office potluck! Thank you Christina for this incredibly delicious recipe!!
Oh I’m so glad you found it, Bonnie. I’m sure everyone will love it! Happy Thanksgiving!
I added to the last 10 mins. Everyone loved it.
Great, Kristina! Thank you!
What a great idea to use leftover turkey . I also like your turkey schnitzel with leeks and butter sage gravy. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Gerlinde! :)
What a great use of leftovers.
Thanks, Cathy!
The dish looks delicious – thanks for the inspiration. My meat layer will have a seitan-lentil mix. I do have to argue, however, with the idea that buying potatoes shipped from Idaho could be better than locally grown potatoes. The best potatoes will always be found at your local farmer’s market.
I had to look up seitan as I’d never heard of it! I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile and can be made to suit so many diets and taste buds :)
OMG this looks so delicious! This is when I miss carbs. I have always preferred leftovers for Thanksgiving than the original meal!
You are brave, Andi! I could never delete carbs! ;)
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I thought everyone did this my family has for at least 20 yeats
I have been making these for years. I guess I shouldn’t of posted it along time ago.
Hi Jeff, I’m not quite sure of what you mean. I hope you like it!
Those layers are amazing!
You have no idea! ;)
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you, Taylor!
This looks so good! Unfortunately I’m mostly vegetarian (and can’t get poultry here that I’m happy to buy). Maybe I’ll use the lentil mixture from my recent attempts to find a vegetarian substitute for shepherd’s pie (lentils, mushrooms, mirepoix, a bit of tomato paste and some red wine) and serve it with some mushroom gravy or extra sauce from the lentils. :) Mashed potatoes and stuffing are two of my favorite things and I can’t miss an opportunity to combine them!
Hi Taylor, that lentil mixture sounds good! The nice thing about this is the addition of the eggs in the potatoes makes them really light and souffle-like! Let me know how yours turns out! CC
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Dear Christina,
What a fabulous idea! This is so good looking, I could eat this right now. There are always leftovers at Thanksgiving and this is a perfect way to use them up. Plus a way to bring back memories of your Thanksgiving Day. Thanks for sharing this!!!
Dottie :)
Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing :)
You’re so welcome, Marie! I know you’ll love it…I can’t wait until Friday to make it again! :) CC
This is genius! Sharing today on fb <3
Thank you so much, Sue!!
Brilliant! If I don’t have the leftovers, I’ll make it from scratch. What an warm, cozy, delicious looking comforting dish!
This is definitely going to be on our table more often than just the day after Thanksgiving, that’s for sure! Thanks, Valentina!
I always make way too much of everything on Thanksgiving, I am so making this. I love it!!
It’s one of those things you look at and say, “Why didn’t I think of that!?” Yes, you will surely love it!! Enjoy!
This looks so good, may have to try before Thanksgiving. Happen to have leftover chicken and dressing!
Oh, perfect, Pamela! This would be delicious with chicken too! Let me know how you like it! CC
This doesn’t have to be at Thanksgiving. I am making it with chicken. I am cooking it now. Thanks for the recipe.
Oh I totally agree! I make it all the time (in cooler weather)! It’s so delicious it can’t be for only one day of the year! Thanks, Gale!
I agree, genius!
Well, no surprise because great minds think alike, right? Haha! ;)