Leftover turkey casserole: An easy and delicious way to use up Thanksgiving extras
You’ve roasted a beautiful turkey and enjoyed it the traditional way, with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, the works. Now it’s time to get creative with all the leftovers. This leftover turkey casserole, inspired by Genius Kitchen, is a delicious start.
A casserole is always a great choice when you don’t have much time, but still want a tasty, homemade dinner for your family to enjoy. Plus, the defining characteristic of a casserole — that it’s cooked and served in the same dish — makes it an easy way to go, with little cleanup afterward.
Roast turkey from last night’s dinner mixed with cream-of-chicken soup, pimentos and potato chips admittedly sounds kind of funky, but hear us out. The contrast of these different tastes and textures adds so much depth and interest to something that might otherwise taste ordinary. And still, the familiar flavors taste like home.
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It takes very little time and effort to prepare. You just mix everything together in a casserole dish, top with crushed potato chips and paprika, and bake.
Turkey casserole
Makes: 4–6 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can water chestnuts, sliced
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) jar of pimentos, diced
- 1 cup potato chips, crushed, for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together and place in casserole dish.
- Cover with crushed potato chips and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake uncovered at 350F for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and chips are lightly brown.
- Serve.
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