Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole

By Reneeb

what to do with the leftover turkey and mashed potatoes? Make this easy and tasty leftover turkey casserole dish.

Ingredients

• 2 c turkey, cubed, leftover from thanksgiving
• 1 c carrots, diced
• 1 md onion, diced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 c celery, diced
• 2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 tsp thyme, dried
• leftover mashed potatoes from thanksgiving
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp butter, unsalted for dotting top
• paprika, sweet mild, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute vegetables in butter and olive oil until tender but not brown. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Stir in cooked, cubed turkey.

2. Place in a casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes. Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.

3. Bake, uncovered, 350° for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are browned and casserole is heated through.

4. If you have leftover sweet potatoes they are great mixed with the mashed potatoes and spread over the top.