Best 6 Turkey Noodle Casserole Aka Turkey Mess Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of Turkey Noodle Casserole, a delectable dish that combines tender turkey, savory noodles, and a creamy sauce. This versatile casserole can be easily customized to your liking, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a hearty dish to feed a crowd. With three recipe variations - the Classic Turkey Noodle Casserole, a lightened-up version, and a gluten-free option - this casserole caters to different dietary preferences.

The Classic Turkey Noodle Casserole features juicy turkey, egg noodles, creamy mushroom soup, and a sprinkling of crispy onions, all baked to golden perfection. For a healthier twist, the Lightened-Up Turkey Noodle Casserole uses Greek yogurt and reduced-fat ingredients without compromising on flavor. And for those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Turkey Noodle Casserole swaps out traditional noodles for gluten-free pasta, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CHEF JOHN'S TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This delicious casserole is for leftover leftovers. I don't know about you, but after a few days of eating Thanksgiving leftovers, no matter how tasty they originally were, I want something that makes me forget there's even turkey in it. Since ingredients like garam masala, spicy cheese, and peppers aren't typically used in the meal, they work wonderfully here to disguise the last of a holiday bird.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces egg noodles
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 ½ cups cold milk
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 cups cubed skinless cooked turkey
5 ounces crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through and still firm to the bite, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring, until mixture is light golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour milk into butter and flour mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, garam masala, and dried tarragon. Bring mixture to a simmer, cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in pepperjack cheese until cheese is melted and incorporated.
  • Stir pepperjack cheese mixture, turkey meat, and noodles in a large bowl until evenly incorporated. Pour mixture into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle chips on top, pressing down slightly with the tines of a fork. Bake in the preheated oven until casserole top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 67.3 g, Cholesterol 150.5 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1113.1 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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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

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
½ medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ¼ cups leftover turkey gravy
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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

TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE AKA TURKEY MESS!



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This comforting casserole is a play on Tuna Noodle Casserole, taken up a notch. By using Pancetta and Extra Sharp White Cheddar, this casserole is comfort food with a touch of something special! Also, feel free to use regular bacon, or turkey bacon, and whatever other cheese happens to be your favorite! This is one of those versatile recipes that proves cooking is art! Do what suites you! My boyfriend and I are also on Weight Watchers, so we used reduced fat-sodium Cream of Mushroom and No-Yolk Egg Noodles. I sauteed our mushroom/onion combo with the pancetta grease and a 1/3 cup water, and drained before combining it with everything else. I find you get the flavor with out all the fat if you add a little water! Just make sure you drain it well. Watery Casserole = pretty gross. If you aren't using a non-stick pan, use a teaspoon or two of butter, but not oil. It'll mess with the flavor.

Provided by Manda C

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices pancetta or 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
16 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb ground turkey
3 cups egg noodles
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 -3 tablespoons Italian spices
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large sautee pan, fry pancetta. Cook till done, but not crisp. When done, pull out, pat with paper towel to blot off excess grease, hold pancetta to side.
  • In same pan, add garlic,onions, and mushrooms. Add the water, if using a non-stick pan. If not, add the butter.Cook till onions are translucent, but slightly firm and till mushrooms are done. If you added water, DRAIN NOW! If not, proceed to the next step! (I usually preheat the over to 350 before I add the turkey, gives the oven plenty of time to preheat).
  • In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil, cook noodles.
  • After the onion-mushroom mixture is done, add the ground turkey. Add Italian seasonings and cayenne pepper. Taste after turkey is cooked thoroughly, adjust seasonings as you wish.
  • Next, add the cream of mushroom soup while still on the heat, just to mix everything nicely.
  • Once the noodles are done, place them a medium casserole dish. Pour turkey soup mixture over top. Stir to combine, add cheese. Top with pancetta.
  • Hit till bubbly and ENJOY!

TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Turkey Noodle Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground turkey
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained (optional)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a big skillet, brown the turkey over medium heat.
  • Add the celery, green pepper, and onion; saute until tender.
  • Add in the soup, water chestnuts, mushrooms, pimentos, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the burner; add sour cream and noodles; stir to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Celery, water chestnuts and mushrooms add texture and crunch to this hearty casserole that is full of ground turkey. "I'll fix two and serve one with a salad to make a complete meal," writes Georgia Hennings of Alliance, Nebraska. "I keep the second one in the freezer to bake when company's coming."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (6 serving each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground turkey
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cooked wide egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the celery, green pepper and onion; cook until tender. Stir in the soup, water chestnuts, mushrooms, pimientos, soy sauce, salt and lemon-pepper. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes., Remove from the heat; add sour cream and noodles. Spoon half into a freezer container; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Place remaining mixture in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use leftover turkey: This casserole is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
  • Cook the noodles al dente: This will help them hold their shape and not get mushy in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and color to the casserole. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, and peas.
  • Add some herbs and spices: This will help to season the casserole and make it more flavorful. Some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole is done when the noodles are tender and the sauce is bubbly. Overcooking will make the casserole dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole hot: This casserole is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Turkey Noodle Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you have some leftover turkey, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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