Leftover Turkey Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
501 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Leftover Turkey Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by creating a creamy sauce from melted butter and flour, whisked with turkey gravy, milk, and shredded mozzarella cheese until smooth and thickened. In a baking dish, chunks of cornbread, chopped turkey, peas, carrots, and green beans are combined and coated with this rich sauce.
The casserole is baked covered to meld flavors and soften the cornbread and vegetables, then uncovered briefly to form a lightly browned top. The blend of textures comes from tender vegetables, savory turkey, and soft, moist cornbread, all bound by the cheesy sauce.
This casserole is excellent for using leftover turkey and vegetables, offering a practical, comforting way to enjoy remaining ingredients in a single baked dish.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter , unsalted
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 cup turkey gravy
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 cups cornbread , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 3 cups turkey cooked, chopped meat
- 1/2 cup peas frozen
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- 1 cup green beans frozen, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and add the butter to a medium sized saucepan melting it on medium heat.
- Add the flour to the pan and whisk well together for 1 minute before adding in the gravy, milk and mozzarella, whisking until smooth.
- Add the cornbread, turkey, peas, carrots and green beans to a 9x13 pan and cover with the gravy before cooking for 20-25 minutes covered, followed by 10 minutes uncovered.
Notes
- Click on cooking times in the instructions to conveniently start kitchen timers.
- Cover the casserole during most baking to retain moisture, then uncover to brown the top.
- Use fresh or frozen vegetables according to availability; adjust cooking times slightly if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1010mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 3325IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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