Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Thanksgiving leftover shepherd’s pie layers diced turkey, leftover vegetables, gravy, and mashed potatoes into a warming baked meal. Shredded cheddar on top melts and browns as the filling heats, giving the dish a golden finish. The recipe is designed to use what is already on hand, so the amounts can change with the leftovers in your refrigerator.

Assemble the layers in individual oven-safe crocks or one larger casserole dish. Bake at 350°F until the filling is hot throughout and the potato-and-cheese topping is lightly browned. It is a practical next-day meal that transforms holiday components into a different dinner without needing a precise ingredient list.

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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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Turkey, leftover vegetables, and gravy bake beneath mashed potatoes and cheddar for a flexible, comforting meal made from Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

• leftover turkey, diced
• leftover vegetables
• leftover gravy
• leftover mashed potatoes
• shredded cheddar cheese

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Layer the diced turkey in the bottom of individual oven-safe crocks or a casserole dish. Add the leftover vegetables, then spoon gravy over the turkey and vegetables.
3. Spread mashed potatoes over the top and finish with shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Bake on the middle rack for 35 to 45 minutes, until heated through and the potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.

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Notes

This flexible leftover recipe does not have fixed ingredient quantities or a specified yield.

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More Ways to Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is finding delicious ways to enjoy all those leftovers! This Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is a wonderful way to turn yesterday’s holiday dinner into a completely new meal.

If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving dinner, try my Instant Pot Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy. It’s an easy way to prepare tender turkey without roasting a whole bird, and the leftovers are perfect for recipes like this one.

Another favorite is my Thanksgiving Leftover Stuffed Panini. It combines turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and cheese into a crispy, golden sandwich that’s absolutely delicious.

And if you’re still planning your holiday menu, don’t forget my Corn Casserole and Savory Sweet Potato Casserole. They’re wonderful additions to Thanksgiving dinner!

With a little creativity, those holiday leftovers can become some of the best meals of the week.

Choose individual crocks or one casserole

Dr. J uses four individual oven-safe crocks, but the recipe can also be assembled in one larger casserole. Bake until the center is hot and the potato topping is lightly browned.

Can I use one large baking dish?

Absolutely! I used four individual oven-safe crocks, but you can just as easily make this in one larger casserole dish. Use whatever works best for the amount of leftovers you have.

How do I know it is ready?

I bake mine at 350°F for about 35 to 45 minutes, until everything is heated through and the mashed potatoes and cheese are lightly browned on top. If you’re using a larger casserole dish, just make sure the center is hot before serving.

Watch Dr. J Make Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Watch Dr. J make Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie and see how it comes together.