Thanksgiving Leftover Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Leftover Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni; 1 pound shredded turkey meat; 3 cups medium sized sweet potatoes, diced then cooked in salt water until tender; 1 cup cooked peas; 1/2 chopped onion; 5 sage leaves, minced; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1/2 cup cranberry relish; 1 1/2 quart milk; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 4 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 cup mascarpone cheese; 1 cup grated fontina cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound cooked elbow macaroni
1 pound shredded turkey meat
3 cups medium sized sweet potatoes, diced then cooked in salt water until tender
1 cup cooked peas
1/2 chopped onion
5 sage leaves, minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup cranberry relish
1 1/2 quart milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup grated fontina cheese

1
In a large pot add butter, onion, sage and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
2
Add flour, whisk and cook for another 5 minutes.
3
Add milk and continue to whisk till milk comes to a boil and thickens.
4
Whisk in the mascarpone, fontina and one cup of the cheddar cheese.
5
Once cheese in melted and sauce is smooth, fold in the turkey meat, sweet potatoes, peas and pasta.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer to a baking dish, cover with remaining cheddar cheese and bake at 350F for 20 minutes until browned on top.
8
Serve with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni, 1 pound shredded turkey meat, 3 cups medium sized sweet potatoes, diced then cooked in salt water until tender, 1 cup cooked peas, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Leftover Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Thanksgiving Leftover Macaroni & Cheese

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