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Creamy Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole

Creamy Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole

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✨ Transform your holiday leftovers into this comforting, creamy casserole! Packed with tender turkey, hearty egg noodles, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping, it’s the perfect dish to bring the family together. 💛

📝 Ingredients:

For the casserole:

  • 🦃 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
  • 🍜 12 ounces egg noodles
  • ❄️ 1 cup frozen peas
  • 🥕 1 cup diced carrots (optional)
  • 🌿 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 🧅 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 🥣 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
  • 🥛 1 cup milk
  • 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste

For the topping:

  • 🍞 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 🧈 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 🧀 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

📋 Directions:

  1. Cook the Noodles:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Veggies:
    In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce:
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir in 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  4. Assemble the Casserole:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    Combine the cooked noodles, turkey, sautéed vegetables, peas, and the sauce mixture in the prepared dish. Mix until evenly coated. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  5. Prepare the Topping:
    In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  6. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
  7. Serve and Enjoy:
    Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This creamy, hearty dish is the ultimate way to savor leftover turkey!

📊 Nutritional Information:

  • ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • 🔥 Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 50 minutes
  • 🔥 Kcal: 400 kcal per serving
  • 🍽️ Servings: 6 servings

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