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Post Updated November 29, 2021.
Original Post December 1, 2020
Not sure what to do with all that leftover turkey? Then try my leftover turkey casserole. Made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, gluten-free pasta, dairy-free cheese, and your favorite red sauce. It's the perfect solution to a simple, no-fuss meal.
I don't know about you, but after all that holiday cooking I just want a quick and easy meal. This simple leftover turkey recipe is great for nights when you just need to get dinner on the table. It's comforting, full of flavor and a simple way to use up all that leftover turkey.
Ingredients
- Turkey - Use up your leftover turkey. White or dark turkey meat will work in this recipe.
- Gluten-free pasta noodles - I recommend using spiral or penne noodles.
- Dairy-Free cheese - I use Follow Your Heart, but use your favorite brand.
- Spices - Add Parsley, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
- Sauce - Use any brand red sauce for this recipe.
- Egg
How to Make Leftover Turkey Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package directions, drain and cool. Do not rinse.
- Cut up your leftover turkey into small cubes.
- Mix together the turkey, cooked pasta, dairy-free cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl (paid Amazon link).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Can You Freeze Leftover Turkey Casserole?
Yes. Before baking, line your baking pan with foil leaving enough to hang over the sides. Make up your casserole, then fold the foil over and bake. Let it cool completely. Remove the casserole from the baking pan and wrap it in another layer of foil. Seal the foil tightly, then place it in the freezer for up to 4 months.
How Long is Leftover Turkey Good for?
Leftover turkey lasts 3-4 days in the refrigerator and up to 3-4 months in the freezer. A good general rule is to use the leftover turkey by the Monday after Thanksgiving. After that, you should toss it.
If you like this recipe try my Instant Pot Gluten-Free Chicken Pasta.
Gluten-Free Leftover Turkey Casserole
Equipment
- 9X13 Baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large Spoon
- Foil
Ingredients
- 2 cups Leftover turkey cut into cubes
- 1 package Gluten-free pasta noodles cooked, drained and cooled
- 8 ounces Dairy-free cheese any brand
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tsp. Parsley
- 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper
- 1 jar Red Spaghetti Sauce any brand
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package directions. Drain and cool.
- Cut up leftover turkey into small cubes.
- Mix together the turkey, cooked pasta, dairy-free cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with foil
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Blessings, Laura xo
