You might want to roast turkey all year round for this flavorful leftover cheesy turkey casserole.

Not only is this kickasserole easy to make, but you can use any kind of leftover meat for an incredibly tasty dish that will have everyone begging for seconds.

A photo of the turkey casserole dish being served

Table of Contents

1) What's to love about this leftover cheesy casserole?

2) Thanksgiving Leftovers

3) Ingredients:

4) How do I make it?

5) How do I store it?

6) Round up your Thanksgiving with these dishes:

7) Leftover Cheesy Turkey Casserole

What's to love about this leftover cheesy casserole?

Warm and comforting, heat-and-eat kind of dinner, casseroles are everyone's favorite. They are easy and adaptable, like this one that works with any leftover meat.

Thanksgiving is one of the holidays this recipe really comes in handy because you know you'll have leftover turkey.

Sure, it's best to savor the leftover turkey day after Thanksgiving Day in the same fashion, but all those little bits of meat left behind or sticking to the bones are perfect for casseroles (and for feeding your furry kids, of course).

If you like something extraordinary like this casserole, make sure to try our leftover turkey tacos and gyros too!

An angle shot of the freshly baked cheesy casserole

Thanksgiving Leftovers

If your Thanksgiving tradition is to serve ham, by any means, use leftover ham for this recipe. I have made it with leftover lamb, too, and it's super delicious. My husband's favorite!

Just in case you landed here looking for leftover turkey casserole with pasta, know that this one uses rice.

You can substitute rice with barley which is my preference. Make sure to get the quick-cooking kind because we are all about shortcuts, aren't we?

This leftover turkey casserole is cheesy and seriously amazing. My husband calls it Jas' kickasserole and requests it frequently, so I'm always baking an extra-large bird for a holiday and freezing the leftovers. I'm highly suggesting you do the same.

However, the rules are there to be broken, so don't wait to have leftover meat to make this delicious cheesy casserole. Rotisserie turkey breast (or chicken) is just the thing to get this dish quickly on your table.

Now, let's start making this cheesy kickasserole, shall we?

Ingredients:

rice (Basmati or Jasmin)
leftover turkey (or any other meat)
white wine (dry, like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
mushrooms
onion
garlic
shredded mozzarella
cheddar cheese
parmesan cheese
olive oil
bay leaf
fresh rosemary
fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper

A flat lay of the white dish with casserole with melted cheese on top

How do I make it?

*Keep scrolling to get the full (printable) recipe and ingredient amounts, or click on the "Skip to Recipe" button at the top of the page.

First, cook rice according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, sauté onions, bay leaves, and rosemary leaves until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in turkey and mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add wine and cooked and drained rice to the skillet and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Put half of the rice mixture in a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the mixed cheese. Layer with the other half of the rice mixture. Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake. Enjoy.

Layering the casserole with rice, turkey, mushroom mixture and cheese

How do I store it?

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or the microwave.

Round up your Thanksgiving with these dishes:

A white casserole dish with cheesy rice and turkey meat with a serving spoon

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