A few years back, we posted a bunch of unique recipes for Thanksgiving, plus a bunch of recipes that use leftovers. Here’s another recipe you can try. Do you have any special ways you like to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers?
Turkey Casserole - Great for Leftovers
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried basil or 3 tbsp fresh
- 1 28 oz can tomatoes
- 5-6 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 8 oz package of cream cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Sauté onion and pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter until soft, about five minutes. Add basil and tomatoes including juice. Cook on high heat, stirring until most liquid has evaporated. Stir in turkey, salt and pepper. Pour in casserole. Mix cream cheese with remaining 4 tablespoons butter until well blended. Gradually beat in milk until smooth; spread over ingredients in casserole. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake uncovered at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
