Autumn Friendsgiving Potluck Casserole: The Cozy Dish Everyone Will Love
Hearty turkey, veggies, cranberries, stuffing, and herbs baked together for a warm autumn main—great for sharing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Seasonal Cooking
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Proteins:
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
Vegetables:
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
Fruits:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Stuffing Topping:
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes (sourdough or country bread preferred)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and butternut squash with a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 8 minutes until vegetables begin softening. Stir in thyme and baby spinach; cook 2 minutes more until spinach is wilted.
3. In a large mixing bowl, fold together sautéed vegetables, cooked turkey, dried cranberries, cream of mushroom soup, chicken or vegetable broth, whole milk, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
4. Spread the prepared casserole mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, toss bread cubes with melted butter, chopped parsley, dried sage, and garlic powder until well coated. Evenly scatter bread topping across the casserole surface.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 20 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
7. Allow casserole to stand for 10 minutes before portioning for serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken as a quick substitute for turkey if needed.
To save time, prep all your vegetables and bread cubes the day before.
Check labels on cream of mushroom soup and bread if cooking for allergy-sensitive guests.