Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious meal with these stuffed shells

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Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious meal with these stuffed shells
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 16, 2024

This recipe takes classic Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, and combines them in a cheesy stuffed shell dish. It's a comforting and unique way to enjoy your holiday leftovers in a whole new way.

Ingredients

  • 1 box jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups shredded turkey
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups leftover stuffing
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, leftover stuffing, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Stuff each pasta shell with the turkey mixture and place in a baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the stuffed shells.
  5. Top the stuffed shells with the remaining mozzarella cheese and cover the baking dish with foil.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  8. Enjoy your Thanksgiving leftover stuffed shells!

Interesting Facts

  • This recipe is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers in a new and creative way.
  • The combination of sweet cranberry sauce, savory turkey, and rich stuffing makes for a delicious and satisfying dish.
  • Stuffed shells are a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite ingredients.