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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, leftover stuffing, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the turkey mixture and place in a baking dish.
- 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.
- Top the stuffed shells with the remaining mozzarella cheese and cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- 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.