Turkey Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
454 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Casserole
Description
This Turkey Casserole recipe combines cooked egg noodles with diced cooked turkey, peas and carrots, cream of chicken soup, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Seasonings include garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The mixture is placed in a baking dish and topped with the remaining cheese to create a golden crust after baking.
The dish bakes covered to heat through and uncovering allows the cheese to melt and brown slightly, adding texture and richness. Parsley scattered before serving adds a fresh herbal note. The casserole is a hearty and filling homestyle dish with creamy sauce binding pasta and turkey, complemented by tender vegetables.
This recipe is adaptable, allowing use of different frozen vegetables or leftover turkey. Preparing turkey freshly or using leftovers both work well. Grating cheese at home is recommended for better melting and flavor. Its familiarity and ease make it suitable for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles uncooked
- 4 cups turkey cooked, chopped
- 2 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups pea or frozen mixed vegetables, frozen
- 1 1/2 cups carrot or frozen mixed vegetables, frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Cook the egg noodles in salted water according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the noodles, turkey, cream of chicken soup, milk, 1 cup of cheese, peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey and noodle mixture in the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use any preferred blend of frozen vegetables like carrots and peas.
- Heart-healthy cream of chicken soup is used to reduce fat and avoid MSG.
- Grating fresh cheese improves texture over pre-shredded store varieties.
- Leftover cooked turkey works well, but fresh turkey can also be prepared specifically for this dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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