Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

"This recipe sounds odd, but I promise it makes for an unbelievable, rich hearty meal! Family and friends all show up a couple days AFTER Thanksgiving knowing this will be on the menu... Cheesy and delicious, and feeds a crowd!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover turkey gravy

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. Place turkey and stuffing in food processor, and pulse until finely ground and combined. Place the ground turkey and stuffing mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer along with the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and 2 cups of the mozzarella. Mix with paddle attachment on medium-low until well blended.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of gravy on the bottom of the prepared dish. Stuff the pre-cooked pasta shells with the turkey mixture and place in the dish in tight rows. Top with the remaining gravy and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until top is browned and bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • 1 - 6 ounce package of prepared instant stuffing mix can be used in place of leftover stuffing and 1 - 10.75 ounce can of cream of chicken soup can be used in place of leftover gravy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 675 | Total Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 87mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Teri H. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe does sound a bit odd but I gave it a try and everyone loved it! I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by NANNILU   view full review
This was great. Such a nice change from the casseroles and enchiladas that we usually make....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by juskertay   view full review
I wanted to find a recipe that used turkey but was different from the stews, soups and pot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2011 by Jen T.   view full review
Made this for the first time last night and they were soooooo good......The recipe was easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by Krista   view full review
Made this for a "Leftover Party" I went to. It was a huge hit!! Great way to reinvent turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by JRN   view full review
I thought this was very good. A great way to use up a bunch of turkey breast. The family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by peggy   view full review
Made this last night and was really, really good! Was surprised the husband loved it cuz he's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by hmcc23   view full review
This was a hit with family and coworkers. We used the boxed stuffing (Leftovers are too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by TOQueen   view full review
Great way to use up three Thanksgiving leftovers. My gravy was pretty thick, and I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by Todd   view full review
Awesome way to use up leftover turkey and stuffing. Followed the recipe exactly and it is...

 

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