I always make a giant turkey for Thanksgiving so that I extras on hand for dishes such as creamy turkey salad, hearty turkey soup and this fabulous turkey casserole.
Turkey Casserole Ingredients
When you make this turkey casserole recipe you will need egg noodles, cooked turkey, cream of chicken soup, milk, cheddar cheese, frozen peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt and black pepper. This dish is one of my favorite Thanksgiving leftovers recipes along with turkey pasta carbonara, turkey noodle soup and turkey tetrazzini.
How Do You Make Turkey Casserole?
To make turkey casserole, start by cooking your noodles until they are tender. Place the noodles in a large bowl along with diced turkey, thawed frozen vegetables, cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk and seasonings. Mix everything together, then place it in a baking dish or casserole dish. Sprinkle cheese over the top, then bake until the casserole is warmed through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
You can use any blend of frozen vegetables that you like. I typically go for a combination of carrots and peas, but there are other varieties that incorporate other veggies such as corn, green beans, onions and peppers. Yes, this recipe contains cream of chicken soup. I know that some people have issues with cream soups, but the convenience can’t be beat and they add a lot of flavor. I use the heart healthy style here which is lower in fat and doesn’t contain MSG. Skip the store bought shredded cheese and grate your own instead. The bagged cheeses often contain preservatives and anti caking agents and just don’t melt as nicely as freshly grated cheese. Turkey casserole will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave, or cover the dish and reheat the whole thing in the oven at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Flavor Variations
This dish is great as-is, but you can switch up the ingredients to customize the flavors.
Protein: No turkey on hand? This casserole also works great with chicken, ground turkey or beef or even smoked sausage. Noodles: Swap out the egg noodles for any type of short pasta such as penne, farfalle, fusilli or even macaroni. Soup: You can use any flavor of cream soup. I recommend trying cream of celery or cream of mushroom for a different flavor. Veggies: Amp up the flavor with extra vegetables such as sauteed mushrooms and onions, fresh spinach leaves or fresh diced tomatoes. Cheese: Instead of cheddar, try mozzarella, colby jack or fontina cheese.
This turkey casserole is so good that it’s really worth enjoying all year long. It’s a comfort food classic!
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