Turkey Casserole

This baked turkey casserole is wholesome and delicious! A rich and indulgent cream sauce is baked with leftover turkey, egg noodles, and peas for a comforting meal. Turn thanksgiving leftovers into this easy dish!

Prep: 5

Cook: 25

Total: 30

Yield:6 servings

Equipment

medium saucepan
9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter divided
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 ½ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese divided
8 ounces egg noodles cooked
2 cup cooked turkey chopped
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over low heat then whisk in flour and stir until smooth. Once golden brown, slowly pour in milk and whisk constantly until thick.
Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder then remove from heat and add 1 cup shredded cheese – stir until melted.
Pour cheese sauce over noodles in baking dish. Add cooked turkey and peas, stir to combine. Bake in oven 15 minutes.
While casserole is baking, melt remaining tablespoon butter in small bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs and large pinch of salt. After casserole bakes 15 minutes, sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheese on top, then sprinkle buttery breadcrumbs over cheese.
Return to oven and bake 5 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Make it Gluten-Free: Use brown rice flour in place of the all purpose flour, gluten-free pasta, and gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe entirely gluten-free!

Nutrition

Recipe By:Sam Guarnieri