Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers Into Cheesy Magic

Transform your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into something you’ll actually be excited to eat again. This classic Turkey Divan is pure comfort food: tender broccoli, juicy turkey, a rich creamy sauce, melted sharp cheddar, and a crispy, buttery panko topping. 🦃🥦 In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to build this easy casserole that feeds a crowd and uses up a big chunk of your holiday leftovers. Here’s what goes into it: • 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched and cooled • Leftover turkey (white meat, dark meat – whatever you’ve got), cut into bite-size pieces • 1 can condensed chicken soup • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 3 tbsp butter • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs What you’ll learn in this video: • How to layer broccoli and turkey so you get both in every bite • The simple 3-ingredient creamy sauce that keeps everything moist and flavorful• Why sharp cheddar works best for cutting through the richness • How to toast panko in butter for a crunchy golden topping • Exactly how long to bake (and rest) for perfect texture every time Bake it at 350°F for about 40 minutes, let it rest, then scoop and serve. It’s a great way to stretch your leftovers into another full meal without anyone feeling like they’re “just eating turkey again.” If you enjoy this Thanksgiving leftovers idea, you’ll love the rest of the cooks on my channel. 👉 Subscribe for more Kamado Joe cooking tips, Texas-style recipes, and leftover makeovers 👉 Watch my Kamado Joe 101 playlist next for all the basics and fundamentals *Get The Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook:* https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ Watch my video about Why You Need a FireBoard Temperature Control Device here: https://youtu.be/L5ybR3GnTbQ PAID AFFILIATE LINKS Knives Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4halBSK Zwilling Pro 4" Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/3VYVZhO Zwilling Pro 5.5" Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/4q5GzGb Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/42AdnNx Dalstrong 8" Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/3IY0ztN BBQ Tools & Supplies FireBoard 2 Drive: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/mOLV9q FireBoard Pro: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/kOyX4d FireBoard 2: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/OekJrN Kamado Joe Cover: https://amzn.to/46S8IrE Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm SMOKEWARE Chimney Cap for Kamado Joe: https://amzn.to/42hy5BR Kamado Joe Classic: amzn.to/3MXpaNT Kamado Joe Cast-Iron Grates: amzn.to/4ehLJIP Kamado Joe Griddle Plate: amzn.to/3AYbL5e Grill Gloves: amzn.to/3TnBslY Watch my video How to Trim a Beef Brisket here: https://youtu.be/L2Q9AcBKOoE Watch my video Smoke Beef Brisket and Burnt Ends here: https://youtu.be/Jj2Dmtp_yoE Read my post on How Long to Cook a 15 Pound Brisket for Best Results here: https://austin-eats.com/how-long-to-cook-a-15-pound-brisket-for-best-results/ Read my post on How to Know When a Brisket is Done here: https://austin-eats.com/how-to-know-when-a-brisket-is-done. Read my post on Using a Water Pan in Your Smoker for the Best Results here: https://austin-eats.com/using-a-water-pan-in-your-smoker-to-get-the-best-barbecue/Recipes at https://austin-eats.com If you like the video let me know, and please subscribe. Thanks for watching. FOLLOW ME YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinEats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austineats2022 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austineatscooking TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austin_eats_1 Website: https://www.kamadojoemasterclass.com BUSINESS INQUIRIES: dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com FTC Disclaimer: This video does NOT contain any paid promotion, sponsorship or endorsement. All opinions are my own. I do use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for supporting my channel. #KamadoJoeMasterclass #KamadoJoe #KamadoGrill #texasbbq #bbq #grilling #TurkeyDivan #ThanksgivingLeftovers #LeftoverTurkey #ComfortFood #CasseroleRecipe #HolidayRecipes #EasyDinner #KamadoJoe #AustinKamadoJoeMasterclass 00:00 Introduction 00:29 How to Prepare the Broccoli & Turkey 00:49 Make the Sauce 01:17 Add the Cheese 01:33 Prepare Panko Breadcrumbs & Bake 02:19 Let it Cool