Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the season with these Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells. This creative recipe transforms your holiday leftovers into a comforting dish that everyone will love. Jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and savory seasonings, all topped with rich gravy and melted cheese. Not only is this dish easy to make, but it also minimizes waste while allowing you to savor the flavors of Thanksgiving long after the feast is over. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these stuffed shells are customizable to suit your family’s taste preferences and are sure to impress guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 tablespoon diced celery
- 2 tablespoons diced yellow onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups gravy
- 1 cup bread stuffing
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- Boil the pasta shells in a large pot for 8-9 minutes until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, mix chopped turkey, warmed mashed potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, half of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spread some gravy in the baking dish; fill each shell with the turkey mixture and place in the dish.
- Top with remaining stuffing and gravy; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg