Turkey Noodle Casserole
It's officially that time where we are heavily trying to repurpose those Thanksgiving leftovers into anything...that doesn't feature a mashed potato or a gravy! We want creative, we want different, and we HAVE a ton of turkey left! It can't be frozen so...what to do!? Ya do what the Midwest does, and ya make a casserole! This Turkey Noodle Casserole brings a whole new spin on Thanksgiving leftovers! It's creamy, it's cheesy, it's heavy on the veggies, it's herby and crunchy! This was so good! My family demolished it! It was like a whole new dish with that same ole comfort!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the turkey noodle casserole:
- 3 cups Leftover Turkey - try my recipe or use store-bought
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 3 Medium Carrots peeled, sliced into 1-inch coins
- 3 Celery Ribs thinly sliced
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 1 cup Frozen Corn thawed
- 1 cup Half and Half
- ¾ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese divided
- ½ cup Homemade Turkey Stock - try my recipe or use store-bought any broth will work
- ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 4 Thyme Sprigs minced
- 1 Rosemary Sprig minced
- 1 ½ tsp Salt divided
- ¾ tsp Black Pepper divided
- ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
For the topping:
- ½ cup Ritz Crackers crushed
- 1 tbsp Butter
For serving:
- Parsley
Instructions
To make the turkey noodle casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- In a stockpot, bring some salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. While the pasta cooks would be a good time to prep and get your mise en place in order. When the pasta is done, drain and set aside.
- Next, in a large skillet, melt butter on medium heat.
- Sauté the onions, celery, and carrots for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the broth, herbs, and flour and cook 2 minutes more, stirring to cook the flour.
- Move mixture to a large mixing bowl along with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, sour cream, corn, turkey, Dijon, and the rest of the seasonings. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in half and half and carefully fold in the pasta. Stir well and transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Use a spoon to spread the mixture into an even layer and sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheeses on. Set aside until ready to bake!
To make the topping and bake:
- In a small dish, melt butter for the topping.
- Whisk the crushed crackers and butter together, then sprinkle it all over the casserole!
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Next, broil for 2-3 minutes on high until top is golden!
To serve:
- Serve Turkey Noodle Casserole hot with some freshly minced parsley on top, if desired! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 1.8mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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