Oven-Baked Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Delight
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
- 2 cups mac & cheese
- 2 cups green bean casserole
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F. Allow it to preheat while you prepare the casserole.
2. Prepare the baking dish:
- Lightly grease a large 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
3. Layer the ingredients:
- Start by evenly spreading the leftover stuffing across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes, smoothing it over the stuffing with a spatula.
- Next, layer the sweet potatoes evenly across the top.
- Follow with an even layer of mac & cheese, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Top this with a layer of green bean casserole.
4. Season and top with cheese:
- Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the top layer.
- Generously spread the shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole.
5. Prepare the breadcrumb topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Mix well until the breadcrumbs are thoroughly coated.
- Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the cheese-topped casserole.
6. Bake the casserole:
- Place the prepared baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
7. Rest and serve:
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving, which will make it easier to slice and serve.
Preparation & Cooking Times
- PT20M
20 minutes
- PT30M
30 minutes
Total Time
- PT50M
50 minutes
Type of Dish
Dinner
Keywords
Thanksgiving leftovers, casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, oven-baked, stuffing casserole, holiday leftovers, dinner recipe, comfort food
Recipe Yield
Feeds 4 adults
Calories
3,200 calories total
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