As any cook knows, holiday meals can wear you out, especially if you have a big family to feed. Between figuring all of the things that need to be done and making the meal preparation, it can be exhausting. So sometimes it's best to keep it simple, and make a dish that everyone will love, especially the cook.
Since my family seems to love turkey leftovers, I decided to make a meal to please them. I call it Day-after-casa-roll. You really don't need to use leftovers for this, but the option is still there if you feel like it. A bit of creativity is also always good when it comes to dinner ideas.
Now there isn't always the time to cook an entire turkey, or wait a few hours for it to finish cooking when there's so much else to do. So sometimes in an effort to save time, I'll purchase a pre-cooked bird to use in my casserole. While it might cost a bit more, to me it's worth it since it makes everything so much simpler and quicker. I simply pull the cold turkey off of the carcass and use my fork to shred it. I usually purchase a 3 or 4 pound bird, which is plenty for my family of 5.
The next step is making stuffing. The instant box kind is quick, simple, and works the best for this recipe. Make two boxes and just double all the ingredients. Once it's fluffed, set it aside. If it cools it is easier to use for the casserole step. Once cooled, place in the bottom of a glass casserole dish that has been greased. Sprinkle the cooled turkey over top of the stuffing.
Then it's time for the gravy. Again, simple is the key, so I used canned or jarred gravy and pour it over the top of the turkey and stuffing. Next I place it in the oven for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees to bake. I usually check it a couple of time to make sure the gravy is not coming over the top. This is the time I also place some refrigerator rolls or biscuits in the oven to cook until they are lightly browned. Once the bread is done, I let them cool. Once they're nice and cool, I spread mayonnaise on one side of each roll and cranberry jelly on the other side.
Once the casserole is done, use a spatula to cut the meal into small sections to be placed on the rolls (or biscuits). Serve two per person, and see the delight on everyone's face when they take a bite of your delicious, creative dish.
This dish can easily be customized to anyone's individual tastes. I often will add green beans or carrots to the casserole to get some vegetables in the meal. You can also choose to add sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes or any of your favorites to make a delicious sandwich with your own personal style. There's simply no wrong way to make your own creative casserole dish! - 15485
Since my family seems to love turkey leftovers, I decided to make a meal to please them. I call it Day-after-casa-roll. You really don't need to use leftovers for this, but the option is still there if you feel like it. A bit of creativity is also always good when it comes to dinner ideas.
Now there isn't always the time to cook an entire turkey, or wait a few hours for it to finish cooking when there's so much else to do. So sometimes in an effort to save time, I'll purchase a pre-cooked bird to use in my casserole. While it might cost a bit more, to me it's worth it since it makes everything so much simpler and quicker. I simply pull the cold turkey off of the carcass and use my fork to shred it. I usually purchase a 3 or 4 pound bird, which is plenty for my family of 5.
The next step is making stuffing. The instant box kind is quick, simple, and works the best for this recipe. Make two boxes and just double all the ingredients. Once it's fluffed, set it aside. If it cools it is easier to use for the casserole step. Once cooled, place in the bottom of a glass casserole dish that has been greased. Sprinkle the cooled turkey over top of the stuffing.
Then it's time for the gravy. Again, simple is the key, so I used canned or jarred gravy and pour it over the top of the turkey and stuffing. Next I place it in the oven for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees to bake. I usually check it a couple of time to make sure the gravy is not coming over the top. This is the time I also place some refrigerator rolls or biscuits in the oven to cook until they are lightly browned. Once the bread is done, I let them cool. Once they're nice and cool, I spread mayonnaise on one side of each roll and cranberry jelly on the other side.
Once the casserole is done, use a spatula to cut the meal into small sections to be placed on the rolls (or biscuits). Serve two per person, and see the delight on everyone's face when they take a bite of your delicious, creative dish.
This dish can easily be customized to anyone's individual tastes. I often will add green beans or carrots to the casserole to get some vegetables in the meal. You can also choose to add sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes or any of your favorites to make a delicious sandwich with your own personal style. There's simply no wrong way to make your own creative casserole dish! - 15485
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