Here’s a cozy, savory-sweet Cranberry Turkey Spinach Casserole—perfect for leftovers or an easy weeknight bake 🦃🍒
Cranberry Turkey Spinach Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole-berry works best)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss, mozzarella, or cheddar)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional topping:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Mix filling
- In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, cranberry sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add turkey & veggies
- Stir in turkey, spinach, onion, and half the cheese.
- Assemble
- Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Add breadcrumb topping if using.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Rest & serve
- Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
Variations
- 🧀 Extra creamy: add ½ cup cream cheese
- 🌾 More filling: mix in cooked rice, quinoa, or stuffing
- 🍎 Sweeter note: add diced apple or a drizzle of honey
- 🥜 Crunch: top with chopped pecans or walnuts
If you want, I can:
- convert this to a slow cooker or one-pan skillet version
- make it lighter/healthier
- or tailor it specifically for Thanksgiving leftovers
Just tell me how you plan to serve it.