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Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a second life with this flavorful and comforting casserole! Packed with tender turkey, homemade stuffing, buttery biscuits, and savory gravy, itโs a delicious way to enjoy all your favorite holiday flavors in one dish. Carrots, potatoes, and lean turkey make this a balanced meal thatโs as nutritious as it is satisfying. Perfect for a post-holiday meal or as a cozy fall dinner to get in the holiday spirit. With 22 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per serving, this casserole is both filling and Weight Watchers-friendly!
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Ingredients you need to make Leftover Turkey Casserole
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To make Leftover Turkey Casserole, youโll need 4 slices of low-calorie bread (such as multigrain Weight Watchers bread) and 1 tablespoon of light butter to form the base. For the filling, sautรฉ ยผ cup chopped celery, โ cup diced onion, and 1 diced garlic clove, seasoning with ยฝ tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon sage, and a dash of salt and pepper. Add ยพ cup chicken broth, 2 cups cooked, cubed or shredded turkey, 1 cup frozen hash browns, and ยฝ cup cooked carrots (microwave-cooked frozen carrots work well). Top it off with 1 (7.5 oz) package of Pillsbury reduced-fat biscuits and ยฝ cup canned turkey gravy for a comforting and satisfying dish.
Prepare the Stuffing
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Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF. Toast bread slices for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and bake another 6 minutes. Cut the toasted bread into small pieces. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat and sautรฉ garlic, celery, and onions for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, parsley, sage, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in the toasted bread, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Pre-Bake Biscuits
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Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and arrange in a greased 9ร13 casserole dish. Pre-bake at 375ยฐF for 7-8 minutes to support the topping.
Assemble the Casserole
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Mix turkey, stuffing, carrots, hash browns, and turkey gravy. Spread the mixture evenly over the pre-baked biscuit pieces.
Bake and Serve
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Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until biscuits are cooked through. Divide into six servings and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions
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Here are some fun ways to change up this recipe: Use Thanksgiving dinner leftovers for a quick and delicious casserole, keeping in mind that traditional stuffing or side dishes might alter the point value. For a lighter version, skip the potatoes and focus on a turkey and stuffing base. You can make this year-round by substituting leftover rotisserie chicken for turkey. Got stale bread? Repurpose it as a substitute for toasted low-calorie bread, but donโt forget to adjust the points if needed!
Tips and Tricks
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For a delicious Leftover Turkey Casserole, if you canโt find 7.5 oz packages of biscuits, simply weigh out 7.5 oz of dough using a food scale for accuracy. This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen after cooking for up to 3 months, making it a great make-ahead option. Be sure to thaw frozen portions overnight in the fridge before reheating for the best texture and flavor.
Get The Recipe Here: Leftover Turkey Casserole
