Need a Thanksgiving leftovers recipe? You will LOVE this Turkey Quiche, made with leftover stuffing, turkey, veggies, and mashed potato crust!
I don’t know about you, but after eating Thanksgiving leftovers once, I’m ready to change things up. This year I decided to create a new Thanksgiving leftovers recipe, and I feel like this Stuffing & Turkey Quiche with Mashed Potato Crust is going to be a new family favorite.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe
This quiche is a unique way to use up some of those mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and any green veggies you have. The mashed potato crust is a real star. This is an easy recipe to make, and it is so delicious. Go ahead, try it for yourself.
How to make it:
First you prep the ingredients you will be using and pre-bake the crust.
- Grate cheddar cheese.
- Chop leftover turkey into cubes.
- Chop spinach, parsley, and any other leftover vegetables you have that you want to throw in.
- Assemble mashed potato crust (directions below.)
Mashed Potato Crust
- Preheat oven to 350° f.
- Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate on the bottom and sides.
- Press mashed potatoes onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Bake the mashed potato crust for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Custard
- Add eggs to a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour half and half in with the eggs and whisk together.
- Next, add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together until incorporated.
How to assemble the Turkey Quiche
- Sprinkle the stuffing and turkey in the baked mashed potato crust.
- Next, sprinkle on the cheese and parsley. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Pour the custard over everything into the quiche.
- Bake at 350 degrees F until set, 45 minutes to 50 minutes.
Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Turkey Quiche
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Quiche Filling
- 1 cup stuffing crumbled
- 1 cup turkey
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup spinach can sub broccoli or any veggies you have
- kosher salt
Custard
- 1 ¼ cups half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
Mashed Potato Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate on the bottom and sides.
- Press mashed potatoes onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Bake the mashed potato crust for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Prep for the Filling
- Chop leftover turkey into cubes.
- Chop spinach, broccoli, or any leftover vegetables you have that you want to throw in.
- Chop fresh parsley.
- Grate cheddar cheese.
Quiche Filling
- Add half and half, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Whisk together.
Assemble and Bake the Quiche
- Sprinkle the stuffing and turkey in the baked mashed potato crust. Next, sprinkle on the cheese and parsley. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Pour the custard over everything into the quiche.
- Bake at 350 degrees F until set, 45 minutes to 50 minutes.
- Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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