the day after thanksgiving casserole
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A twist on using up that leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving. A Hearty meal to stick to the ribs in the cold weather. Which is a must in Northern Michigan. Hope you enjoy it as much as my Hub-bub and Friends do.
(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For the day after thanksgiving casserole
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2 ccooked turkey, cubed
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1celery rib, chopped
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1/2 conions, chopped
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1 ccoarsely crumbled cornbread
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1 ccubed, day old bread
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1 c+ 2 t. turkey or chicken broth
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1/4 c+ 2 t. butter
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1/4 tsppoultry seasoning
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1/4 tspground sage
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1/4 call purpose flour
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1/4 cmilk
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dry bread crumbs
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1 1/2 cstiff mashed potatoes
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1egg, beaten
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1/4 tspsalt
How To Make the day after thanksgiving casserole
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1Preheat oven to 350^. Spray a 1 qt. baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Place mashed potatoes in bottom of the pan, mashing down and around to fill the bottom of the pan.
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2In a skillet, sate celery and onion in 2T. butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, bread cubes, 2T. broth and seasonings. Put in baking dish on top of potatoes.
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3For Gravy: In a large saucepan melt 1/4c. butter. Whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Take a small amount of hot mixture into a bowl and beat with an egg, pour into saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
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4Spoon half of the gravy mixture over dressing mixture. Layer with Turkey and remaining gravy. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Cover and bake 30 min.
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