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Leftover Turkey Casserole

Here's how you make Leftover Turkey Casserole
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional can use more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided, 2 tablespoons melted)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chicken bouillion granules
  • 2 cups whole milk (or half and half cream)
  • 300 grams cooked turkey (2 1/2 cups cubed)
  • 200 grams dry egg noodles (about half of a 375 gram package)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (dry)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add in mushrooms and celery, garlic, thyme and cayenne, saute for about 3 minutes or until softened.

  • Step 2: In a bowl combine the cornstarch and milk or light cream and bouillion granules until smooth, then stir into mushroom mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, then simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

  • Step 3: Stir in the cooked turkey, cooked noodles, broth, seasoned salt and pepper; mix until well combined and heated through.

  • Step 4: Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish.

  • Step 5: Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter with breadcrumbs; sprinkle over casserole.

  • Step 6: Bake, uncovered in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.


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