Easy Turkey Casserole Recipes

Thanksgiving Turkey and Green Bean Casserole

This Thanksgiving turkey casserole layers cooked turkey, green beans, creamy sauce, and savory stuffing into an easy family dinner. It is a practical way to use leftover turkey and stuffing after a holiday meal.

Recipe shared by Dominique from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ingredients

• 1 package (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing mix
• Hot water and butter called for on the stuffing package
• 1 container (16 ounces) sour cream
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or homemade
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 package (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) French-style green beans, drained well
• 2 cups chopped cooked turkey

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
2. Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions and set it aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, and dry onion soup mix.
4. Spread the drained green beans evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
5. Arrange the cooked turkey over the green beans.
6. Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the turkey.
7. Spread the prepared stuffing over the top of the casserole.
8. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the stuffing is lightly browned.
9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Easy Turkey Noodle Casserole

This easy turkey noodle casserole combines cooked turkey, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and a stuffing base. It's one of our favorite leftover turkey recipes because it transforms holiday turkey into one of those comforting easy turkey dinners the whole family enjoys.

Ingredients

• 1 package (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing mix
• Hot water and butter called for on the stuffing package
• 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
• 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or homemade
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
2. Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions.
3. Spread the prepared stuffing evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish.
4. Arrange the cooked turkey over the stuffing.
5. Add the cooked and drained egg noodles in an even layer.
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
7. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the noodles and turkey.
8. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling around the edges.
10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Turkey Potato Casserole

This turkey potato casserole layers cooked turkey, green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar cheese, and mashed potatoes. It is a comforting way to turn leftover turkey and mashed potatoes into a hearty family dinner.

Recipe shared by Kaile from Wisconsin.

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) green beans, drained well
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
2. Spread the cooked turkey evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
3. Sprinkle the chopped onion over the turkey.
4. Arrange the drained green beans over the onion and turkey.
5. Spread the condensed mushroom soup evenly over the vegetables.
6. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the soup layer.
7. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the casserole and carefully spread them to cover the filling.
8. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the potatoes are lightly browned around the edges.
9. Let the casserole stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Turkey and Corn Casserole

This turkey and corn casserole combines cooked turkey and cream-style corn with a simple homemade white sauce. A buttery breadcrumb topping bakes until crisp and golden, adding texture to every bite.

Recipe shared by Faith from Boston, Massachusetts.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) cream-style corn
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over low to medium heat.
3. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for about 1 minute without letting the mixture brown.
4. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly.
5. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
7. Spread half of the cream-style corn in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
8. Add half of the turkey and spoon half of the white sauce over it.
9. Repeat the layers with the remaining corn, turkey, and sauce.
10. Stir the breadcrumbs together with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
11. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
12. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
13. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole

This Thanksgiving leftovers casserole combines turkey, cheddar cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a creamy homemade sauce. If you're searching for a delicious leftover turkey casserole, this recipe brings several Thanksgiving leftovers together in one comforting meal while reducing food waste.

Recipe shared by Olivia Mullen from Greenwich, Connecticut.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 cup water or turkey broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix
• 1 cup cooked diced turkey
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square or 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Slowly stir in the evaporated milk and water or turkey broth.
5. Add the salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
6. Cook the sauce over low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
7. In a separate small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
8. Stir the crushed stuffing mix into the melted butter and set it aside.
9. Spread the cooked turkey evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
10. Pour the creamy sauce over the turkey.
11. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce.
12. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the cheese and carefully spread them across the casserole.
13. Sprinkle the buttered stuffing mixture over the mashed potatoes.
14. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the stuffing topping is lightly browned.
15. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.