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Spaghetti Casserole for Leftover Turkey or Ham

This Spaghetti Casserole is easy and perfect for your weeknight dinner! Spaghetti Casserole is a perfect use up for leftover turkey or ham! It’s creamy, cheesy and oh, so good!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 483 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 cups mixed cheeses
  • 1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups diced turkey or ham
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Heat milk or evaporated milk in a separate pan
  2. When butter bubbles, add flour, all at once. Whisk until fully incorporated and bubbly.
  3. Pour in heated milk, all at once. Season with white pepper and a bit of nutmeg.
  4. Cook and whisk over medium heat, until thickened an creamy. Add cheese. After cheese melts, taste and adjust salt.
  5. Dice turkey or ham into bite sized pieces.
  6. Cook spaghetti, according to package directions. Drain. Add half of cheese sauce to spaghetti and combine.
  7. Add turkey or ham and frozen peas.
  8. Combine.
  9. Turn pasta into baking dish. Top with remaining sauce.
  10. Sprinkle top of casserole with bread crumbs.
  11. Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, until hot and slightly bubbly.

Notes

  • Great for using leftover ham or turkey.
  • Can be frozen for about 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. When fully thawed cook according to above instructions, adding time, if needed to get casserole hot.
  • Leftovers can be frozen, but it's better fresh.
  • To reheat, add a bit of milk and heat on stovetop or in microwave.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 483kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 455mg (19%) Potassium 245mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1030IU (21%) Vitamin C 7.3mg (8%) Calcium 521mg (52%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483

% Daily Value*

Calories 483kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 455mg 19%
Potassium 245mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1030IU 21%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8%
Calcium 521mg 52%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.