Turkey Quiche with Mashed Potato Crust
Need a Thanksgiving leftovers recipe? Learn to make a Turkey Quiche 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 Stuffing & Turkey Quiche with Mashed Potato Crust is a unique way to eat the leftovers and add some extra veggies into the mix.
Thanksgiving leftovers recipe is a family favorite.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe
This quiche is a creative way to use leftover mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and any green veggies you have. The mashed potato crust is a real star. Go ahead, try it for yourself.
Ingredients
Leftovers
- Mashed Potatoes
- Turkey
- Stuffing
- Green Veggies (Broccoli, Spinach, Green Beans, Etc.)
- Cheese
Custard Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Half-and-Half
- Eggs
- Nutmeg
- Black Pepper
Directions
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
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.
Assemble and Bake
- 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.
Variations
You can use any fillings you want in this quiche.
Make the mashed potato crust and the custard according to this recipe, and then fill it with any leftover meat, veggies, and sides you think will taste good together. Be creative!
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Turkey Quiche
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Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Quiche Filling
- 1 cup stuffing crumbled
- 1 cup turkey
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese
- ½ cup spinach can sub broccoli or any veggies you have
- kosher salt
Custard
- 1 ¼ cups half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ 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.
