25 Best Turkey Casserole Recipes for a Comforting Weeknight Dinner
Step aside, chicken casserole!
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When you hear the words turkey recipes, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your Thanksgiving feast. And it makes sense, right? The big, roast turkey is the centerpiece of your holiday table. But there’s also plenty of reasons to enjoy turkey throughout the year, too. Enter: these easy and comforting turkey casserole recipes. They’re similar to chicken casserole recipes in that they’re bound to become instant family favorites. All you need is some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving—shred it up the same way you would rotisserie chicken—and dinner is served! But, if you’re looking for some other healthy dinner ideas, there are also plenty of ground turkey recipes, too.
Whether you’re looking for an alternative main course to serve at a Thanksgiving potluck or a weeknight dinner that's easy to prepare, there are tons of creative turkey casseroles to choose from ahead. Try the turkey mac and cheese, the sweet potato turkey bake, or the turkey taco casserole—for a fun twist on taco night! Each of these turkey casserole recipes are also easy to throw together and some can even be frozen for later, so you'll have dinner figured out on even the busiest of nights. Looking for more dinner inspiration? Try our favorite casserole recipes of all time!
Stuffing Casserole
Swap the chicken for turkey in this holiday stuffing casserole. It's a fun new way to serve up two Thanksgiving classics.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
This is the best way to enjoy turkey day leftovers. Everything gets combined into one hearty comforting dish.
Get Ree's Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole recipe.
Taco Casserole
Instead of ground beef, try making this weeknight casserole with ground turkey instead. The lean protein is great for keeping dinner light and healthy.
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Bacon Ranch Casserole
Swap the rotisserie chicken for cooked turkey instead. It's creamy, comforting, and perfect for weeknights.
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Turkey Tetrazzini
Creamy, cheesy, and garlicky—this turkey tetrazzini is the ultimate comfort food. Top the whole casserole with breadcrumbs for a bit of texture.
Get Ree's Turkey Tetrazzini recipe.
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Using both light and dark meat turkey in this classic pot pie will give it a ton of flavor, along with the heavy cream and fresh thyme.
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French Onion Casserole
When turkey is used in this cheesy casserole recipe, it transforms the classic French onion soup into a dish that's fit for a crowd. And, it still has all those savory caramelized flavors.
Get Ree's French Onion Casserole recipe.
Wild Rice Casserole
You can swap the chicken for turkey in this hearty weeknight dinner. It’s all tossed together with wild rice, veggies, and flavor-packed gruyere cheese.
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Classic Pot Pie
Keep a batch of pie crust in your freezer so you can whip up this comforting casserole any day of the week. It’s especially delicious with a mix of white and dark meat turkey.
Get Ree's Classic Pot Pie recipe.
Enchiladas
Ree suggests swapping out the chicken in her white chicken enchiladas with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. That way, your extras won't go to waste.
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Turkey and Biscuits Casserole
The easy biscuit dough in this casserole dish is brightened up with a hint of fresh lemon zest. It'll bring new life to your leftover turkey.
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Turkey Meatball Casserole
This blogger uses Italian turkey sausage and ground turkey for a meatball that's lean, yet juicy. Then, the meatballs are combined with pasta and melty mozzarella cheese to complete the comforting dish.
Get the Turkey Meatball Casserole recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Turkey Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Consider this your ultimate weekend brunch recipe. It's loaded with ground turkey, hash brown potatoes, cheese, and eggs.
Get the Turkey Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.
Turkey Rice Casserole
This might just be the easiest post-holiday dinner ever. It can even be made entirely ahead and reheated before you serve.
Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole
Here's a fun way to doctor up a box of corn muffin mix: Add fresh corn kernels and cheddar cheese, then pour it over a casserole full of turkey, veggies, and creamy gravy.
Get the Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole recipe at Show Me The Yummy.
Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake
Along with leftover turkey, the pasta in this recipe is cooked with a creamy mushroom and leek sauce, spinach, and plenty of cheese for a one-pot dish that's full of flavor.
Get the Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake recipe at Sugar Salt Magic.
Turkey Potato Casserole
This recipe is similar to a rich and creamy gratin but with the addition of diced turkey so it's extra-hearty.
Get the Turkey Potato Casserole recipe at Just Short of Crazy.
Leftover Sweet Potato Turkey Bake
Don't let Thanksgiving extras go to waste! This easy dinner combines leftover roasted sweet potatoes, turkey, and cranberry sauce for a fall dish your family will love.
Get the Leftover Sweet Potato Turkey Bake recipe at The Toasted Pine Nut.
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
It's everything you love about Shepherd’s Pie—creamy mashed potatoes and savory veggies—but with the addition of turkey. It will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Turkey Mac and Cheese
Turn this fan-favorite side dish into a hearty main course by mixing in some chopped turkey and topping it with leftover stuffing. You’ll be happy you had Thanksgiving extras this year.
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