Best 8 Mushroom And Turkey Casserole From Cooking Light Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Mushroom and Turkey Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the rich, earthy notes of mushrooms with the delicate savoriness of turkey. This wholesome dish is not only a delight to the palate but also a testament to healthy and satisfying cooking.

Our carefully curated collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can relish this comforting casserole. Whether you follow a gluten-free, low-carb, or vegetarian lifestyle, we've got you covered. Explore our variations, including a gluten-free version that swaps traditional flour for almond flour, a low-carb rendition that uses cauliflower rice instead of pasta, and a vegetarian adaptation that replaces turkey with a medley of hearty vegetables.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a satisfying and nutritious meal. Detailed instructions guide you through every step, ensuring success even for novice cooks. Discover the art of creating a silky smooth sauce, perfectly tender turkey or vegetables, and a golden-brown crust that adds a delightful textural contrast.

Unlock the secrets of creating a flavorful and versatile dish that can be tailored to your unique tastes. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce or a tangy one, our variations offer endless possibilities for customization. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and cheeses to create a casserole that truly reflects your culinary preferences.

Embark on a culinary journey with our Mushroom and Turkey Casserole, a dish that promises to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. With its versatility, health benefits, and delectable flavors, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin this delightful cooking adventure together!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TASTY TURKEY AND MUSHROOMS



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Fresh mushrooms star in this tender turkey entree that comes together in 15 minutes. Served with a side of brown rice, it makes a light but satisfying dinner. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound boneless skinless turkey breast, cut into 2-inch strips
3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add turkey; cook until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Add the broth, tomato paste, mushrooms and salt to skillet; cook for 3-5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Return turkey to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE



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Turkey Casserole is creamy, comforting, and quick to make!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Turkey

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked penne (or medium pasta)
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion ( finely diced)
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
10 ¾ ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ⅓ cups milk
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup havarti cheese (or swiss cheese, shredded )
3 cups cooked turkey
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  • Cook onion, mushrooms, and garlic in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine soup, mushroom mixture, milk, seasonings, and ½ of the cheese. Fold in turkey and pasta.
  • Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish, top with remaining cheese, and sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 1080 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MUSHROOM AND TURKEY CASSEROLE (FROM COOKING LIGHT)



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A lighter way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers without the addition of any cream soups. A simple meal we enjoy with a green salad. There is a similar recipe posted, however, this is the Cooking Light Quick and Easy version that I use, and since I just spent 30 minutes going through my cookbooks trying to find it, thought I'd post it here for future reference.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (Uncle Ben's)
1 ounce French bread (use day-old bread or bake fresh bread cubes at 350 degrees until toasted) or 1 ounce other firm white bread, cubed (use day-old bread or bake fresh bread cubes at 350 degrees until toasted)
1 tablespoon butter, melted and divided
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 cup turkey gravy
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream (not fat free)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
cooking spray
3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting fat and seasoning packet.
  • While rice cooks, place bread in food processor; pulse 15 times or until fine crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Add 1 teaspoon butter to processor; pulce until combined. Add Parmesan to processor; pulse until combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons butter, onion, garlic and mushrooms. Saute 7 minutes or until the onion is tender. Stir in turkey and next 7 ingredients. Add cooked rice; stir.
  • Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake at 325 for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with cranberry sauce.

TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound extra wide egg noodles
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 slices bacon or turkey bacon, chopped
1 1/3 pound, the average weight of 1 package, ground turkey breast
1 pound white mushrooms, wiped, trimmed and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
Black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme or poultry seasoning
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock, available on soup aisle, eyeball it
1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 turns of the pan
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 cups grated Gruyere, about an 8-ounce brick
1 cup plain bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boilfor your egg noodles. When it boils, salt the water and cook noodles to al dente.
  • Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and bacon or turkey bacon. Render the bacon fat 2 to 3 minutes, until bacon begins to brown at edges. Add meat and brown it, crumbling it with a wooden spoon. Move the meat over to 1 side of the pan and add mushrooms and onions to the opposite side. Cook mushrooms and onions 3 to 5 minutes, then combine the meat with veggies and season the mixture liberally with salt and pepper, then sprinkle in the ground thyme or poultry seasoning. Cook another 5 minutes then add wine. Deglaze the pan, lifting up pan drippings and bits. Stir in stock and bring to a bubble, then stir in cream and reduce the heat to low. Add nutmeg to sauce and stir. Taste to adjust seasonings.
  • Preheat broiler to high. Combine noodles with turkey and sauce. Grease a flameproof casserole dish with a little softened butter nested in a piece of paper towel then transfer the turkey noodle mixture to the dish. Top the casserole with Gruyere then bread crumbs. Place the casserole 8 to 10 inches from the broiler and brown 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and the crumbs are brown. Remove from oven and garnish the casserole with parsley.

TURKEY, MUSHROOM AND CORN MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Rachael Ray's crowd-pleasing casserole is chock full of tender turkey, mushrooms and corn. Get the recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium poblano peppers, seeded and stemmed, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
A small handful fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few leaves for garnishing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or Mexican crema
2 tablespoons EVOO
3 tablespoons butter
12 ounces sliced button or crimini mushrooms
2 cups fresh (about 4 ears) or frozen and defrosted corn kernels
2 shallots or 1 small red onion, chopped
4 to 5 cups chopped cooked turkey meat
1 cup chicken stock
Six 8-inch flour tortillas
2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar
1 1/2 cups shredded Manchego cheese

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers with the stock, garlic, onions, cilantro and some salt and pepper, then puree. In a saucepot over medium heat, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour. Add the milk and cream and raise the heat a bit. Add the poblano puree and simmer to thicken and cook the sauce, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the casserole: Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the butter and melt into the oil. Brown the mushrooms, about 10 minutes. Then add the corn and shallots, and cook to lightly brown the corn and soften the shallots, about 5 minutes more. Add the turkey and stock and heat through.
  • Char the tortillas over an open flame on a gas burner, or in dry skillet.
  • Layer half the turkey, mushrooms and corn in a casserole dish, and top with half the sauce, cheese and a shingled layer of 3 tortillas. Top the tortillas with the remaining turkey, mushrooms and corn, tortillas, sauce and cheese. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, or bake to serve. Bake at 400 degrees F from room temperature until heated through and brown and bubbly.

HEARTY TURKEY AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup long grain brown rice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine
1 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed or 1 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups diced cooked turkey (3/4 lb.)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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



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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

1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup sherry or additional chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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.

EASY TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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An easy, quick turkey dish that turns precooked turkey into a family favorite.

Provided by ONE+ONE

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Noodle Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cooked egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large heavy skillet. Saute mushrooms for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in turkey, condensed soup, and sour cream. Place cooked noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1081.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked turkey or chicken.
  • If you don't have dried mushrooms, you can use 1 pound of fresh mushrooms.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This mushroom and turkey casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. The casserole is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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