Thanksgiving Leftover Twice Baked Potatoes
Thanksgiving leftover twice baked potatoes are a delicious way to turn leftover turkey, stuffing, and gravy into a fun, filling post holiday meal. These loaded potato skins are easy to customize with whatever you have left in the fridge, making them a tasty way to give Thanksgiving leftovers a whole new life.
Servings: 8
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes washed & scrubbed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 - 1 cup diced, cooked turkey
- 1 1/2 cups prepared stuffing
- gravy for serving
- dried cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rub the oil evenly out all over the potatoes, season the outsides with salt & pepper, then transfer them to a baking sheet. Bake them at 400° for 1 hour. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough to safely handle them.4 large russet potatoes, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper
- Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out most of the inside (leaving an intact barrier) and into a waiting mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher.
- Add the milk and butter to a small pan and heat until the butter's melted, then stir it into the mashed potato until evenly combined and creamy. Add the sour cream, again stirring until evenly combined.1/2 cup milk, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp sour cream
- Fold in the turkey and cheese until evenly incorporated, then season the mixture with salt & pepper- to taste.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 - 1 cup diced, cooked turkey
- Spoon the mashed potato filling back into the potato skins, then top each evenly with the prepared stuffing, and return them to the baking pan.1 1/2 cups prepared stuffing
- Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of warm gravy and a sprinkle of dried cranberries on top.gravy, dried cranberries
Notes
- You can adjust the filling of the potatoes based on what leftovers you have. If you have leftover corn or green beans, you could fold those into the filling too.
- Topping them with French fried onions would add a little extra crunch and flavor.
- Don't skip heating the milk and butter. It will make for smoother potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg