Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

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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!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells

  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey

  • 1 ½ cups leftover stuffing

  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

  • cup mayonnaise

  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 ½ 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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

675 Calories
28g Fat
65g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 675
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 1367mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 38g
Calcium 563mg 43%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 375mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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