Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our Leftover Turkey Mushroom Noodle Casserole, a delightful symphony of flavors that transforms your leftover turkey into a heartwarming and satisfying casserole. This delectable dish features tender turkey, savory mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, all nestled in a bed of hearty noodles. Indulge in two irresistible variations of this casserole: a classic version bursting with comforting flavors and a Mexican-inspired rendition infused with bold spices and a touch of heat. Both recipes offer a seamless way to repurpose your leftover turkey, creating a new dish that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE
A great casserole to make with Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey leftovers. The hint of curry really makes this recipe great! Adapted from a recipe by Diana Rattray.
Provided by CKITCHING
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Turkey
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
- At the same time, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add condensed soup, leftover gravy, milk, curry powder, poultry seasoning, and salt; cook and stir until well blended and hot, about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked egg noodles, turkey, and peas in the prepared baking dish. Pour hot soup mixture over top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 85.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 616.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
LEFTOVER TURKEY-MUSHROOM-NOODLE CASSEROLE
A 1950 newspaper clipping I found in my great great aunt Jessie's collection. Very basic and easy method of using up that leftover turkey. Prep time includes cooking the noodles but not the turkey!
Provided by TMoney
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook noodles until barely tender in boiling salted water.
- Drain well and place in shallow greased baking dish.
- Arrange turkey over noodles.
- Melt butter and add onion, cooking for a minute.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix lightly then pour over the turkey and noodles.
- Bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees until lightly browned (about 20 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 489.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 5
HEARTY TURKEY AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
Got Leftovers? Try this recipe for your turkey leftovers and no one would ever suspect they are eating leftover turkey. This recipe brought to you compliments of Ladies Home Journal.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in rice.
- Slowly add chicken broth, water and sage.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon (3 tsp) of the butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender and liquid has evaporated, 10 minutes.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Heat oven to 400 degree F.
- Grease bottom of shallow 2-quart baking dish with remaining 1 teaspoon butter.
- Spoon rice into dish and top evenly with turkey.
- Spoon mushrooms over turkey.
- Whisk together soup and wine in bowl; pour over top of mushrooms.
- Bake casserole until sauce is hot, 25 to 30 minutes.
- (If top becomes too dark, cover loosely with foil during last 15 minutes of baking.) Sprinkle top with parsley.
- Makes 6 servings.
TURKEY MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
My mother developed this turkey casserole recipe years ago. The flavor, cheese and splash of sherry make it elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. -Peggy Kroupa, Leawood, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the soup, turkey, broth, sherry, Italian seasoning, pepper and 1 cup cheese. Drain spaghetti; stir into turkey mixture., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake 1 casserole until heated through, 30-40 minutes., Freeze option: Cover and freeze the remaining casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use leftover turkey that is freshly roasted. If using frozen turkey, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
- If you don't have any egg noodles, you can use any other type of pasta, such as macaroni or penne.
- Season the casserole to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Some good additions include thyme, sage, and rosemary.
- Top the casserole with a layer of breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking for a golden brown crust.
Conclusion:
This leftover turkey mushroom noodle casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! The casserole is packed with protein, vegetables, and noodles, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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