Turkey Casserole

A holiday roast turkey is no joke. Even when we're serving a big crowd, after Thanksgiving is all said and done, we usually end up with way more turkey leftovers than any Thanksgiving sandwich can handle. What better way to transform the main bird than by adding it to a delicious, comforting casserole? In this recipe, we paired our cooked turkey with veggies, hearty egg noodles, plenty of cheese, and irresistibly buttery, crumbly bread crumbs for a comfort food dish that is a perfect post-Thanksgiving meal, but satisfying all year long.

Like most casseroles, this turkey version is super customizable—feel free to add your own touch and make it your own! Read on down below for all of our tips on how to make it just right:

Variations:
We love this dish as is, but feel free to experiment and make this dish your own—this is all about using up those leftovers. Have some extra veggies you'd like to throw in? Carrots, celery, or corn would all make great additions. Not feeling the cheese? Switch out the Parm and cheddar for your fave variations (or, add even more to make this a triple-cheese bake). Not feeling turkey? We love making this casserole to use up all of our leftover turkey, but you can also swap it out with ground turkey or shredded chicken if you don’t have any on hand.

Can I make this ahead of time?
We love to make casseroles ahead of time to make weeknight dinners a breeze—this dish is no exception. Simply prep the entire casserole—leaving off the buttered bread crumbs until you're about to place in the oven—before covering and placing in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake!

How to store turkey casserole:
If this casserole isn't absolutely devoured after serving, any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container (or cover your casserole container in storage wrap) in the fridge for up to three days. Simply reheat in the microwave, or put your casserole dish back in the oven when you're ready to eat again.

Tried it? Let us know how it went in the comments below!