Crescent turkey casserole is a quick and easy dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, making it a great option for picky eaters. With its creamy sauce, tender turkey, and flaky crescent roll crust, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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CRESCENT TURKEY CASSEROLE
How do you make a dinner of turkey and vegetables really appealing to kids? You turn it into a pie, of course! My version tastes classic, but won't take much time at all. -Daniela Essman, Perham, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a saucepan, mix first 4 ingredients until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables and turkey; cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles; arrange over turkey mixture. Bake until casserole is heated through and topping is golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CRESCENT BEEF, TURKEY OR CHICKEN CASSEROLE
I got this recipe out of a taste of home cook book and the whole family fell in love with it. I have used ground beef the most when preparing this recipe, but I have also used canned chicken and turkey meat on other occasions as well. This recipe is fast and easy and tastes so good.
Provided by bonjovi4ever
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan combine the mayo, flour, bouillon and pepper.
- Gradually add milk, stir until smooth.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook and stir for 2 mins longer or until thickened.
- Add the meat your are using and veggis, cook 3-4 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon into a greased 8-in square baking dish.
- Unroll crescent dough and seperate into 2 rectangles.
- Seal seams and perforations.
- Place over meat mixtures.
- Bake at 375 for 15-20 mins or until golden brown.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 616.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 39
TURKEY VEGETABLE CRESCENT CASSEROLE
Hearty vegetables mixed with turkey and a savory sauce makes for a hearty meal. My family loves this casserole almost as much as the Pot Pie version.
Provided by Sheri Zarnick
Categories Casseroles
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Bring broth to a boil in large saucepan. Add onions, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Add turkey, return to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 9-10 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Remove turkey with a slotted spoon and place in a 13x9" baking dish, sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- 2. Increase heat and return broth to boil. Add potatoes, rosemary, salt, pepper. Simmer 2 minutes. Return to boil and stir in both bags of mixed vegetables. Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Remove vegetables & potatoes with a slotted spoon to a colander (strainer) set over a boil to catch any broth. Place vegetables in baking dish with turkey.
- 3. Preheat oven to 375^. Blend milk with cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Add enough milk to broth to equal about 3 cups. Heat in a saucepan over med-High heat; mix in cornstarch milk mixture, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil, boil for 1 min. Remove from heat, pour over turkey and vegetables.
- 4. Roll out crescents on a piece of wax paper, separate at perforations,arrange dough pieces decoratively over turkey & vegetables. Bake 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
Tips:
- For a creamier casserole, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a cup of frozen peas or corn for a pop of color and sweetness.
- For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of white and dark meat turkey.
- If you don't have any cooked turkey on hand, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses. Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are all great options.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs on top of the casserole before baking.
- Don't overcook the casserole. It should be cooked through, but still moist and tender.
Conclusion:
Crescent turkey 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 creamy sauce, tender turkey, and flaky crescent roll crust, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give crescent turkey casserole a try.
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