Thanksgiving Leftover Bake
Thanksgiving Leftover Bake is a comforting, casserole-style dish popular in the United States, created to creatively repurpose the abundant food remaining after the Thanksgiving holiday. It typically layers or mixes staples like shredded turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy, often bound together with cheese or a creamy sauce. This resourceful dish transforms the classic holiday meal into a new, savory bake.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in both carbohydrates and fat, thanks to the potatoes, bread-based stuffing, and often added cheese or cream. It provides a good amount of protein from the turkey, along with key nutrients like iron and B vitamins, and a single serving can range from 400 to 600 calories depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a uniquely American tradition that embodies the spirit of frugality and family, turning a feast's aftermath into a new, anticipated meal. Nutritionally, it's a dense, all-in-one plate that combines multiple food groups, making it a hearty but sometimes sodium-rich comfort food.
