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    Speedy Turkey Tetrazzini -- For Thanksgiving Leftovers!

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    Thanksgiving Day Leftovers are the bomb! And no need to settle for the same old sandwich. This creamy, comforting casserole will make your head spin with joy.


    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Do any of you remember the Turkey Tetrazzini of your childhood? There's a chance it was loaded with the good stuff, turkey, peas, mushrooms and noodles. But probably had loads of cream soups from a can, sour cream or mayo. As much as these things make food quite delicious, they are heavy and sometimes kind of bland to be honest.

    My take on this bake combines all the good stuff with a lightly creamy sauce made from broth and a hit of Parmesan for intense flavor. And of course the crunchy, buttery crumbs on top.

    Thanksgiving leftover casserole with turkey

    Speedy Turkey Tetrazzini

    Tara Teaspoon
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 489 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz curly egg noodles
    • ⅔ cup plain bread crumbs
    • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
    • 1⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1¼ cups white button mushrooms sliced
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • ¾ lb cooked turkey cut into ¾-inch cubes
    • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
    • 2 cans (14 oz) each low-sodium chicken broth
    • 6 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, heat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, ¼ cup cheese, 3 tablespoon butter and ⅛ teaspoon salt; set aside.
    • In a medium saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon butter, the mushrooms, onion and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 3 min. Uncover and cook, stirring, 3 min more; transfer to a bowl. Toss in turkey and peas; set aside.
    • For sauce, in a medium saucepan, whisk together broth, flour and remaining 2 tablespoon butter, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 min; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ½ cup cheese, the lemon juice and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • In a 13-by-9-inch baking dish, combine sauce, turkey mixture and noodles; top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until golden and bubbling, 13 to 15 min. Serve warm.

    Notes

    My take on this bake combines all the good stuff with a lightly creamy sauce made from broth and a hit of Parmesan for intense flavor. And of course the crunchy, buttery crumbs on top.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 814mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 695IUVitamin C: 12.7mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 3mg
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    Recipe: Tara Bench. Originally published in LHJ Nov 2008. Photographer: Burcu Avsar.nFood Stylist: Susan Vajaranant. Prop Stylist: Sarah Cave

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    Filed Under: Chicken and Poultry, Main Dish, One Dish Meals, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Main Dishes Tagged With: dinner, easy, fall, healthy, hearty, leftover turkey, leftovers, noodles, november, one-dish meals, savory, thanksgiving, thanksgiving leftovers, turkey

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    1. Mary says

      July 19, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      This is so tasty and easy!

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