Name: Turkey Stuffing Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or roughly chopped); 1 1/2 cups turkey gravy; 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce; 2 cups cut green beans (cooked or canned, drained); 4 cups prepared stuffing; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 Tablespoons butter (divided into small pieces)

By: Jill Mills Posted: Nov 4, 2025

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Turkey Stuffing Casserole is an easy way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Ready in 45 minutes with minimal effort!

Close up of a plate of turkey stuffing casserole

I love to come up with creative ways to enjoy holiday leftovers, like Thanksgiving egg rolls and turkey cranberry sliders. It’s way more fun than just eating a plate of leftovers! This turkey stuffing casserole is another of my favorite ways to eat Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s made with a little bit of the most common Thanksgiving dinner dishes and requires minimal effort to make.

Why I Love This Turkey Stuffing Casserole

Repurposes leftovers. This turkey stuffing casserole turns all the classic Thanksgiving leftovers into a new, yummy entree. It’s a great way to use everything up the day after a holiday and give it a new twist.
Super easy to make. It takes just a few minutes to layer and assemble the casserole. Plus, the ingredients mostly need to be reheated, so it bakes in just 30 minutes..
Great for making ahead. I often like to prep this casserole at night before putting leftovers away. Then it’s ready to pop in the oven the following day, without needing to get the leftovers out of the fridge again.

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make turkey stuffing casserole

Recipe Ingredients

This casserole is made almost entirely with Thanksgiving leftovers. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

Turkey – Shredded or roughly chopped, depending on your preference.
Turkey gravy – If you don’t have enough leftover gravy, you can use store-bought turkey or chicken gravy.
Cranberry sauce – Jellied cranberry sauce can be used in place of the whole berry cranberry sauce.
Green beans – Cooked or canned and drained green beans are ideal. Frozen green beans work too but they need to be thawed and drained first.
Prepared stuffing – Any type of stuffing works, whether it’s homemade or store-bought. If it’s dry, add a splash of broth to moisten it before layering.
Salt & pepper
Butter

How To Make Turkey Stuffing Casserole

This casserole is so quick & easy to prepare, perfect for the day after a holiday. The printable instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

Green beans and cranberry sauce in a baking dish

Prep. Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease the baking dish.
Assemble. Spread the turkey across the bottom of the pan. Pour the gravy on top then spoon the cranberry sauce over the gravy. Add the green beans next, season with salt and pepper, and top with an even layer of stuffing. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil then bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the stuffing is golden and the casserole is heated through.
Enjoy. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes then serve and enjoy.

Overhead view of turkey stuffing casserole in a baking dish

Tips & Variations

Here are a few ideas for customizing this turkey stuffing casserole, as well as a few general tips.

Add another layer. Add a layer of mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra heartiness. You can also sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the stuffing before baking.
Try it with chicken. Use chicken instead of turkey if that’s what you have on hand. It could even be made with rotisserie chicken!
Use any veggies. Feel free to replace the green beans with peas, corn or any other vegetables you have leftover or prefer.
Moisten the stuffing. If the stuffing is on the dry side, add a bit of broth to moisten it first.
Make ahead. Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.

A fork in a plate of turkey stuffing casserole

Proper Storage

Fridge. Store leftover turkey stuffing casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or the entire casserole in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
Freezer. Allow the casserole to cool completely after baking. Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap, then cover with aluminum foil, or portion into freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.

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