McCain Thankful Smiles Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and the air fryer to 300°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the turkey, thawed vegetables and Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl. Add the green bean casserole and mushroom soup and using a large flexible spatula, fold everything together until just combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until top is golden and the edges are bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add Smiles in a single layer to the air fryer, working in batches if needed, and cook until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes (or until desired crispiness).
- Remove casserole from oven, cover with Smiles then bake an additional 2 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Suggestions and Tips:
● Use 2 cups of any variety of frozen or leftover vegetable in place of the 16-ounce bag of mixed vegetables.
● Brussels sprouts can be replaced with other leftover vegetables or omitted.
● Add more flavor by including aromatics, herbs and spices. For example, stir in some dried thyme leaves and freshly minced garlic, or try a bit of fresh rosemary or parsley.
● For serving, consider adding a drizzle of prepared turkey gravy or garnish with freshly chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
● Skip the oven and combine all ingredients except for Smiles in a large slow cooker. Cover with a lid and cook on low for 4 hours or until ready to serve. When ready to enjoy, cook Smiles as above. Scoop casserole into bowls and top with Smiles.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and the air fryer to 300°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the turkey, thawed vegetables and Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl. Add the green bean casserole and mushroom soup and using a large flexible spatula, fold everything together until just combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until top is golden and the edges are bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add Smiles in a single layer to the air fryer, working in batches if needed, and cook until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes (or until desired crispiness).
- Remove casserole from oven, cover with Smiles then bake an additional 2 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Suggestions and Tips:
● Use 2 cups of any variety of frozen or leftover vegetable in place of the 16-ounce bag of mixed vegetables.
● Brussels sprouts can be replaced with other leftover vegetables or omitted.
● Add more flavor by including aromatics, herbs and spices. For example, stir in some dried thyme leaves and freshly minced garlic, or try a bit of fresh rosemary or parsley.
● For serving, consider adding a drizzle of prepared turkey gravy or garnish with freshly chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
● Skip the oven and combine all ingredients except for Smiles in a large slow cooker. Cover with a lid and cook on low for 4 hours or until ready to serve. When ready to enjoy, cook Smiles as above. Scoop casserole into bowls and top with Smiles.
