Recipe: Appetizing Thanksgiving Casserole

Thanksgiving Casserole. Special Squash Casserole Squash has traditionally been a food our family passes up, but this luscious casserole is an exception to the rule. You won't find it among our Thanksgiving leftovers—it's one of the first dishes to go back to the kitchen empty. —Kathleen Cox, Wyoming, Michigan The best ingredient that's found in all of these sought-after Thanksgiving casseroles is the hard work and love put into each one, because the way to the heart is definitely through the stomach. These dishes are guaranteed to be an instant hit at Thanksgiving dinner.

It doubles and freezes easily, so make one for tonight, and one for the freezer.—Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia Everyone loves Thanksgiving leftovers, but after a day or two you start to want anything except turkey. These comforting casseroles turn bland and boring turkey into completely new creations. From classic turkey tetrazzini to new, creative casseroles, these are guaranteed to get you out of the post-holiday slump. You can cook Thanksgiving Casserole using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Thanksgiving Casserole

1. You need 2 packages of instant potatoes.
2. It's 1 pound of ground turkey.
3. It's 1/2 bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
4. It's 1 can of cream of chicken.
5. Prepare of Chopped onion and garlic.
6. Prepare of Seasonings (pepper, onion powder, garlic powder).
7. You need 1 box of stuffing.
8. Prepare 1 packet of turkey gravy.

It's basically exactly what it sounds like — a cozy, hearty, festive casserole that celebrates everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dishes. It is made with a classic mix of turkey (or you can choose to use chicken or omit the meat entirely), herbed sourdough stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans and dried cranberries. Classic baked macaroni and cheese is a welcome casserole any time of year and makes a great addition to the Thanksgiving table. (Is there anything mac and cheese doesn't improve?) According to many reviewers, you can leave out the jalapenos to appease more sensitive palates. Emily R even substituted peas, which pleased even her picky eaters.

Thanksgiving Casserole instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Brown turkey with onion, garlic, and seasonings. Drain fat. Add frozen vegetables and cream of chicken. Heat till vegetables are warm. Set a side..
3. Make mashed potatoes per package instructions. Set a side..
4. Make stuffing per package instructions. Set a side..
5. In a large casserole dish layer ingredients. Mashed potatoes first, then turkey mixture, then top with stuffing. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30-40 mins until hot. Remove tin foil and cook for 10 mins for a crunchy top..
6. Make turkey gravy per package instructions and serve with casserole..

We've got classic casserole recipes, like green bean casserole, corn casserole, and Paula's famous sweet potato bake, plus out-of this world options, like pineapple casserole and butternut squash casserole. Does your family serve up casseroles on Thanksgiving? Is there a casserole recipe that you just have to have with your turkey? Tastes Like Thanksgiving Casserole This hearty, rich-tasting main dish is sure to be a hit with your family. I like using my leftovers from Thanksgiving in a casserole because it will feed my family for another meal or two.