Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole




     As the Thanksgiving weekend comes to an end we reflect on the things we are truly thankful for. Some may look into the refrigerator and notice there is one thing they aren't thankful for, which are the left overs in the fridge. What will you ever do will all that left over meat, potatoes, etc.? Make a boring turkey sandwich. Well, have no fear here is a great recipe that will help clear some space in your fridge and fill up the space you have in your stomach.

Ingredients
     -5 Tablespoons of Butter (need to separate them 3 tablespoons/2 tablespoons)
     -2 Tablespoons of all purpose flour
     -1/4 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
     -1 (12 ounce) fluid can of evaporated milk
     -1 cup of finely crushed herb seasoned dry bread stuffing mix 
     -1 cup of water
     -1/4 teaspoon of salt 
     -1/4 of ground black pepper
     -2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes 
     -1 cup cooked of diced turkey      
     -1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions
    -Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 9x13 inch baking dish
    -In a saucepan melt the 3 tablespoon of butter on low heat. Blend in the flour, the evaporated milk and water. Next season with the salt, pepper, and onion powder and stir for about 5 minutes.
    - Separately melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat in a saucepan. Next blend in the dry stuffing mix.
    -Then place the turkey in a baking dish. Pour sauce over the turkey, then sprinkle the cheese over it then add on the mashed potatoes then top the mash potatoes with the stuffing mixture.
     - Then cook for 45 minutes
     - Then you are ready to serve (Serving size is about 8)

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