Best 6 Turkey Tetrazzini I Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Turkey Tetrazzini, a captivating casserole that combines the richness of turkey, the creaminess of a velvety sauce, and the delightful crunch of toasted almonds. This classic dish, often associated with special occasions, is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover three delectable variations of Turkey Tetrazzini in this article, each offering a unique twist on this beloved casserole.

The first recipe presents a classic rendition of Turkey Tetrazzini, featuring tender turkey, sautéed mushrooms, and a luscious sauce made from a roux, cream, and Parmesan cheese. This traditional version embodies the essence of this timeless dish, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.

The second recipe introduces an exciting Southwestern twist to Turkey Tetrazzini. With the addition of zesty green chiles, flavorful cumin, and a blend of Mexican cheeses, this variation brings a vibrant and spicy kick to the classic casserole. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that fuses two distinct culinary traditions.

The third recipe caters to those with dietary restrictions, presenting a gluten-free version of Turkey Tetrazzini. Using a combination of rice flour and almond flour, this recipe ensures that individuals with gluten sensitivities can enjoy this beloved dish without compromising on taste. Savor the rich flavors of turkey, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, all while maintaining a gluten-free diet.

No matter your dietary preferences or culinary preferences, these three recipes of Turkey Tetrazzini offer a delightful and versatile dish that will become a staple in your kitchen. From the classic comfort of the traditional recipe to the vibrant flavors of the Southwestern variation and the inclusivity of the gluten-free version, there's a perfect Turkey Tetrazzini for every occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound white mushrooms, quartered
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more
1/4 cup flour
4 cups turkey or chicken broth, plus more if needed
One 8-ounce package cream cheese
3 cups leftover Thanksgiving turkey, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup finely chopped black olives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 slices bacon, fried and chopped
12 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half and cooked
1 cup panko

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the garlic.
  • Throw in the mushrooms, wine, salt and pepper, and cook them, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour all over, then stir to combine.
  • Pour in the broth, stir and continue to cook until the sauce is nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until it mixes in. (Don't worry if it seems a little lumpy at first. That will go away!)
  • Add the turkey, peas, Monterey Jack, olives, Parmesan and bacon.
  • Stir until everything is well combined, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the spaghetti and stir to combine. If the mixture is too thick, splash in 1/2 cup of broth.
  • Pour the whole shebang into a large casserole dish and even out the surface.
  • Sprinkle on the panko breadcrumbs and bake it until the crumbs are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve it to hearty appetites!

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This recipe comes from a cookbook our church compiled. It's convenient because it can be made ahead and frozen. After the holidays, we use leftover turkey to prepare a meal for university students. They clean their plates! -Gladys Waldrop, Clavert City, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the next 10 ingredients. , Spoon into a greased 2-1/2-qt. casserole; sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This is a great recipe for leftover turkey. Even those who say they don't like turkey will eat this. May be assembled in advance and frozen: heat covered dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Provided by Earla Taylor

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup sliced onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 pound cooked turkey, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 4 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the flour until blended, then gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form. Season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and add 2/3 cup cheese and pimento, stirring until cheese melts. Add undrained mushrooms to cheese sauce.
  • Place a layer of pasta in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of turkey, and then a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and cheese on top is toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 913.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This easy turkey tetrazzini recipe is the perfect way to enjoy leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Categories     Gourmet     Casserole/Gratin     Dinner     leftovers     Thanksgiving     turkey     Mushroom     Pasta     Bake     Parmesan     Pea     Holiday 2018     Potluck     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
10 ounces spaghetti
3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey, including cooked giblets if desired
1 cup cooked peas
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the mushrooms in 1/4 cup of the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until most of the liquid they give off has evaporated, stir in the flour, and cook the mixture over low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add in a stream the milk, the broth, and the wine, stirring, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the spaghetti until it is al dente and drain it well.
  • In a large bowl combine well the spaghetti, the mushroom sauce, the turkey, the peas, and salt and pepper to taste, stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, and transfer the mixture to a buttered shallow 3-quart casserole. In a small bowl combine well the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan, the bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the Tetrazzini, and dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits. The Tetrazzini may be prepared up to this point 1 month in advance and kept frozen, covered. Bake the Tetrazzini in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is bubbling and the top is golden.

CLASSIC TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This classic casserole is so easy to make and works well with either leftover turkey or fresh turkey cutlets. You can also substitute flavored bread crumbs for the plain ones and jarred, roasted red pepper for the fresh variety. -Shannon Weddle, Berryville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
2 medium onions, chopped
9 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
6 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onions in 6 tablespoons butter until tender. Add mushrooms and red pepper; saute 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in turkey and cheese; heat through. Remove from the heat. , Drain spaghetti; add to turkey mixture and mix well. Transfer to one greased 13x9-in. baking dish and one greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casseroles. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To save time, use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking turkey from scratch.
  • If you're using leftover turkey, be sure to remove the skin and bones before chopping it.
  • Fresh mushrooms will give your tetrazzini a more robust flavor than canned mushrooms.
  • Don't overcook the noodles; they should be al dente.
  • Use a good-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • Serve tetrazzini immediately, or it will start to thicken.

Conclusion:

Turkey tetrazzini is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with the family. If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying casserole, turkey tetrazzini is definitely worth a try.

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