the day after thanksgiving casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheri Zarnick
Union Lake, MI

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

  • 2 c
    cooked turkey, cubed
  • 1
    celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    onions, chopped
  • 1 c
    coarsely crumbled cornbread
  • 1 c
    cubed, day old bread
  • 1 c
    + 2 t. turkey or chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    + 2 t. butter
  • 1/4 tsp
    poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground sage
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • dry bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 c
    stiff mashed potatoes
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make the day after thanksgiving casserole

  • 1
    Preheat 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.
  • 2
    In 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.
  • 3
    For 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.
  • 4
    Spoon 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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