leftover turkey casserole

This turkey casserole is an easy, comforting, and delicious blend of turkey, wild rice, mushroom, peas and a sprinkle of cheese!

Lighter Turkey Casserole

wild rice blend

turkey (cubed

onion

baby bella or cremini mushrooms (diced)

olive oil

garlic (minced)

thyme

salt and pepper (to taste)

broth

arrowroot powder (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)

peas

sharp cheddar (optional) (or asiago, gouda,

Cook

Cook the wild rice blend as per package instructions.

Saute

Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and saute for 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir for another minute.

Thicken

Pour in the chicken broth and give it all a stir. Then, make a slurry in a separate small bowl with the arrowroot powder and an equal amount of water. Add the slurry to the pan and stir for a minute or two until it&#039;s thickened.

In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, add the cooked wild rice, cooked turkey, frozen peas, cheese, and onion mushroom sauce.

Bake

Stir all of the ingredients together, then transfer to the oven and cook covered for 15 minutes, or until it&#039;s warmed through. If you&#039;d like to top it with extra cheese, you can do so in the last 5 minutes, then serve.

This easy, cheesy pasta bake has been my go-to anytime I have leftover turkey! It&#039;s pure comfort food and an easy recipe that your family will enjoy as much as we do!

Smokey Turkey Pasta Bake

egg noodles (cooked to al dente and drained)

smoked turkey (diced)

chicken soup

evaporated milk

spinach (thaw, squeezed dry to remove all the water)

gruyere cheese (shredded)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.

Cook the pasta to al dente and drain well. Save 1 cup of pasta water.

Thaw the spinach and drain well. Squeeze all the excess water from the pasta, set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add both cans of cream of chicken soup and the evaporated milk. Whisk together until smooth.

Add the diced turkey, spinach, pasta and half the shredded cheese. Using a large spoon, mix everything together until it&#39;s well combined. If needed, add a small amount of pasta water about a 1/4 cup at a time. You want the mixture to be good and saucy. (You may only need 1/4-1/2 cup of pasta water.)

Top with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and seal. Place in the preheated oven 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

If desired, place under the broiler for 2 minutes at the end of cooking to brown the top of the casserole. Watch it carefully so it doesn&#39;t burn! You just want the top of the casserole golden brown. Serve and enjoy!

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