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Dinner Β· Turkey

Thanksgiving Leftover Pie

The whole dinner in one dish, shepherd’s-pie style: turkey and vegetables in gravy, a layer of stuffing, and a golden mashed-potato top.

⏱ 50 min (15 min prep, 35 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 6 · about 1½ cups leftoverskid friendlybudgetfreezer friendly

Part of our Thanksgiving dinner: menu, timeline and shopping list β†’

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ContainsMilk, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 6 servings
  • 1 lb Cooked turkey (leftover), leftover, in bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 2 cup Frozen peas and carrots, or leftover green beans, Brussels sprouts or roasted vegetables
  • 1Β½ cup Turkey gravy, leftover or from a jar
  • 2 cup Leftover stuffing or dressing
  • 3 cup Leftover mashed potatoes
  • Β½ cup Cheddar cheese (block), shredded (optional)
  • ΒΌ tsp Ground black pepper (to taste)

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: 2-quart or 8-inch square baking dish, mixing bowl, food thermometer.

  1. Heat the oven to 375Β°F. Stir the turkey, vegetables, gravy and pepper together and spread them in the baking dish.
  2. Crumble the stuffing evenly over the top.
  3. Stir the mashed potatoes to loosen them (add a splash of milk if stiff) and spread them over the stuffing to the edges. Rough up the top with a fork and sprinkle with the cheese.
  4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and 165Β°F in the center. Turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes for a browner top, watching closely.

🌑 Safe temperaturesLeftovers, reheated 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadAssemble it the day after Thanksgiving and refrigerate; bake within a day, adding 10 to 15 minutes from cold.
❄️ FreezerFreeze the assembled, unbaked pie up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and bake until 165Β°F in the center.
β†Ί LeftoversRefrigerate within 2 hours; eat within 3 to 4 days of the holiday dinner (USDA). Reheat to 165Β°F.
πŸ§’ With kidsKids can crumble the stuffing and spread the potatoes.
Cranberry swapServe with cranberry sauce on the side, or dot a few spoonfuls over the stuffing layer.

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Food Safety Basics

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Thanksgiving dinner; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.