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25 Best Turkey Casserole Recipes to Make After Thanksgiving

It's a great way to use up leftovers!

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Danielle Daly

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A big, roast turkey might be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner menu, but once the holiday has come and gone, you'll be looking to these turkey casserole recipes for inspiration. After all, these ideas are perfect for using up that leftover turkey! Just one look at our turkey pot pie recipe and you'll see how easy it is to use Thanksgiving leftovers (both turkey and pie crust) to make a cozy dinner in the days ahead. Or try Ree Drummond's turkey tetrazzini recipe for a dish that she describes as "comfort food to the max!" All you need to do is start with your favorite turkey recipe, then shred or dice it, and add it to one of these turkey casseroles.

Whether you're looking for an alternative main course to serve at a Thanksgiving potluck or a weeknight dinner that's easy to prepare, there are tons of creative turkey casseroles to choose from ahead. Try the turkey mac and cheese, the sweet potato turkey bake, or the turkey taco casserole—for a fun twist on taco night! Each of these turkey casserole recipes are also easy to throw together and some can even be frozen for later, so you'll have dinner figured out on even the busiest of nights. Looking for more dinner inspiration? Try our favorite casserole recipes of all time!

1

Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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Danielle Daly

A creamy turkey filling and fluffy layer of mashed potatoes make this dish just as comforting as Thanksgiving itself! If you have leftover green beans or roasted vegetables laying around, you can go ahead and throw those in, too!

Get the Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe.

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Pot Pie with Cheddar Crust

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David Malosh

Whether you use chicken or turkey, the results of this pot pie will be the same: delicious! It's all thanks to the savory, cheesy cheddar-infused crust.

Get Ree's Pot Pie with Cheddar Crust recipe.

3

Stuffing Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

This is the best way to enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving all year-round. Just sub out the chicken for turkey and you'll have a dish that's reminiscent of the holidays.

Get the Stuffing Casserole recipe.

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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

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Dana Gallagher

If you're looking to clear out the fridge after Thanksgiving, just take all your favorite dishes and pile them into a hearty casserole! We're telling you, the layers of stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy is so good.

Get Ree's Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole recipe.

5

Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

A roast turkey can be chopped up instead of chicken for this creamy casserole dish. It'll still have all that zesty ranch and savory bacon flavor!

Get the Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe.

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6

Taco Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

This recipe calls for ground beef, but ground turkey would make a healthy alternative. It's a fun way to switch up Taco Tuesday!

Get the Taco Casserole recipe.

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7

Turkey Tetrazzini

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Ryan Dausch

Creamy, cheesy, and garlicky—this turkey tetrazzini is the ultimate comfort food. Top the whole casserole with breadcrumbs for a bit of texture.

Get Ree's Turkey Tetrazzini recipe.

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

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Danielle Daly

Using both light and dark meat turkey in this classic pot pie will give it a ton of flavor, along with the heavy cream and fresh thyme.

Get the Leftover Turkey Pot Pie recipe.

9

French Onion Casserole

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Ralph Smith

When turkey is used in this cheesy casserole recipe, it transforms the classic French onion soup into a dish that's fit for a crowd. And, it still has all those savory caramelized flavors.

Get Ree's French Onion Casserole recipe.

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10

Enchiladas

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Ralph Smith

Ree suggests swapping out the chicken in her white chicken enchiladas with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. That way, your extras won't go to waste.

Get Ree's Enchiladas recipe.

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11

Wild Rice Casserole

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Brenda Score/The Pioneer Woman

You can swap the chicken for turkey in this hearty weeknight dinner. It’s all tossed together with wild rice, veggies, and flavor-packed gruyere cheese.

Get the Wild Rice Casserole recipe.

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Classic Pot Pie

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Ralph Smith

Keep a batch of pie crust in your freezer so you can whip up this comforting casserole any day of the week. It’s especially delicious with a mix of white and dark meat turkey.

Get Ree's Classic Pot Pie recipe.

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13

Turkey and Biscuits Casserole

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Brenda Score/The Pioneer Woman

The easy biscuit dough in this casserole dish is brightened up with a hint of fresh lemon zest. It'll bring new life to your leftover turkey.

Get the Turkey and Biscuits Casserole recipe.

14

Turkey Meatball Casserole

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Well Plated by Erin

This blogger uses Italian turkey sausage and ground turkey for a meatball that's lean, yet juicy. Then, the meatballs are combined with pasta and melty mozzarella cheese to complete the comforting dish.

Get the Turkey Meatball Casserole recipe at Well Plated by Erin.

15

Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole

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Show Me The Yummy

Here's a fun way to doctor up a box of corn muffin mix: Add fresh corn kernels and cheddar cheese, then pour it over a casserole full of turkey, veggies, and creamy gravy.

Get the Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole recipe at Show Me The Yummy.

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16

Turkey Rice Casserole

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The Cookie Rookie

This might just be the easiest post-holiday dinner ever. It can even be made entirely ahead and reheated before you serve.

Get the Turkey Rice Casserole recipe at The Cookie Rookie.

17

Turkey Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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Amanda's Cookin'

Consider this your ultimate weekend brunch recipe. It's loaded with ground turkey, hash brown potatoes, cheese, and eggs.

Get the Turkey Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.

18

Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake

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Sugar Salt Magic

Along with leftover turkey, the pasta in this recipe is cooked with a creamy mushroom and leek sauce, spinach, and plenty of cheese for a one-pot dish that's full of flavor.

Get the Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake recipe at Sugar Salt Magic.

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19

Turkey Potato Casserole

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Just Short of Crazy

This recipe is similar to a rich and creamy gratin but with the addition of diced turkey so it's extra-hearty.

Get the Turkey Potato Casserole recipe at Just Short of Crazy.

20

Turkey Mac and Cheese

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Foodness Gracious

Turn this fan-favorite side dish into a hearty main course by mixing in some chopped turkey and topping it with leftover stuffing. You’ll be happy you had Thanksgiving extras this year.

Get the Turkey Mac and Cheese recipe at Foodness Gracious.

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