Thanksgiving in a Dish

This recipe is great any time of the year--especially when you are craving Thanksgiving dinner without all the work and the dishes! Use either chicken or turkey to make a great meal by combining all of the holiday's favorites into one casserole.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon celery seed
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 ½ cups hot water
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
• 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• 3 cups diced, cooked turkey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the seasoning packet from the stuffing, hot water, and 1/4 cup butter until butter is melted. Stir in stuffing just until moistened. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Mix in the cooked turkey, and season with celery seed, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Spread a layer of stuffing over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the turkey mixture, then spread a layer of mashed potatoes over everything. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through.