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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells

Transform Your Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Into Stuffed Shells

Delight in these Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed Shells, turning holiday leftovers into a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 shells
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups turkey use leftover turkey, chicken can be substituted
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes homemade or store-bought
  • 1 Tbsp celery diced, consider green onions as substitute
  • 2 Tbsp yellow onion diced, leeks can also be used
  • 1 clove garlic minced, fresh garlic preferred
  • 3 oz cheddar cheese shredded and divided
For Assembling
  • 1.25 cups gravy homemade is best but jarred works too
  • 1 cup bread stuffing any leftover stuffing works
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water for 8-9 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
  3. Combine chopped turkey, mashed potatoes, onion, celery, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add half of the cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread 3/4 cup of gravy in the bottom of the baking dish and fill each pasta shell with the turkey mixture.
  5. Top with remaining stuffing, drizzle with gravy, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shellCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These stuffed shells can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for convenience.

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