Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

This recipe sounds odd, but I promise it makes for an unbelievable, rich hearty meal! Family and friends all show up a couple days AFTER Thanksgiving knowing this will be on the menu... Cheesy and delicious, and feeds a crowd!

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1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup mayonnaise

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 cups leftover turkey gravy

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Place turkey and stuffing in food processor, and pulse until finely ground and combined.Place the ground turkey and stuffing mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer along with the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and 2 cups of the mozzarella.Mix with paddle attachment on medium-low until well blended.

Spread 1/2 cup of gravy on the bottom of the prepared dish.Stuff the pre-cooked pasta shells with the turkey mixture and place in the dish in tight rows. Top with the remaining gravy and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.

Bake, covered, for 45 minutes.Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until top is browned and bubbly.Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

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