Leftover Turkey Casserole
Leftover Turkey Casserole is a hearty, comforting baked dish that transforms leftover turkey into a new meal, typically by layering it with vegetables, a creamy sauce, and a starchy base like stuffing, noodles, or bread. It is a classic American dish, particularly popular in the days following Thanksgiving, designed to use up holiday leftovers. The combination is often bound together with a roux-based or condensed soup sauce and topped with cheese or breadcrumbs.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the turkey and can be high in fat and carbohydrates depending on the creamy sauce and starchy base used. It provides a good source of protein and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a resourceful and nostalgic tradition in American households, turning holiday leftovers into a new, comforting meal. Nutritionally, it can be a balanced dish if made with plenty of vegetables, but it is often a calorie-dense comfort food.
