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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells You’ll Crave

Transform your leftover turkey into Cheesy Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells for a comforting dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Opt for gluten-free shells if needed.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Turkey Can be substituted with chicken.
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Celery Diced finely.
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion Or swap with shallots.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best, but garlic powder can work.
  • 2 cups Bread Stuffing Use gluten-free stuffing if preferred.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Mozzarella or fontina can be used as alternatives.
  • 3/4 cup Gravy Homemade or store-bought.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 1.5-quart baking dish.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water for 8-9 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  3. Chop the leftover turkey and warm the mashed potatoes. Combine turkey, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and half the cheddar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread ¾ cup of gravy on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the filling and arrange in the baking dish.
  6. Drizzle remaining gravy over the shells and top with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra nutrition, consider adding fresh spinach or sautéed kale to the filling. Can freeze assembled shells for later use.

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