Best 5 Tasty Turkey Casserole Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke a sense of comfort and warmth quite like a hearty turkey casserole. Whether you're seeking a cozy meal for a family gathering or a comforting dish to indulge in on a chilly evening, a well-crafted turkey casserole promises to tantalize taste buds and leave you with a sense of culinary satisfaction. With endless variations and a symphony of flavors to explore, finding the perfect recipe can be an exciting adventure. In this article, we'll guide you through the culinary landscape of turkey casseroles, revealing the secrets to creating a dish that will delight your palate and make your taste buds sing.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AMISH TURKEY CASSEROLE



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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover turkey, dressing or stuffing, and dinner rolls. It's even faster to make when using either a blender or food processor to chop the vegetables and make bread crumbs.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Turkey

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 22

nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup roughly chopped carrots
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion, diced
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 ½ cups prepared stuffing, or more to taste
½ cup turkey broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pinch dried thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup turkey broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon granulated onion
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch poultry seasoning
½ cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cubed turkey, stuffing, turkey broth, salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Stir to combine and transfer into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat for the sauce. Stir in flour and mix until a paste forms. Pour in 1 cup turkey broth and season with salt, thyme, onion, garlic, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine and pour over the turkey mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove and top with fresh bread crumbs. Melt remaining butter and drizzle over the bread crumbs.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil casserole until bread crumbs are golden and toasted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1601.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

20 TURKEY CASSEROLES YOU'LL LOVE



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These turkey casserole recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers! From noodles to rice to turkey pot pie, make your bird the star of the show a second time around.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Creamy Turkey Casserole
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey Sausage Rice Casserole
Leftover Turkey Casserole
Turkey Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Turkey Rice Casserole
Cordon Bleu Casserole
Leftover Turkey Biscuit Casserole
Turkey Pot Pie
Easy One-Dish Turkey Casserole
Turkey Taco Casserole
Mac N Cheese Turkey Leftovers
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherds Pie
Potato Turkey Casserole
Turkey Enchilada Casserole
Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Turkey Tetrazzini
Leftover Turkey Cornbread Casserole
Turkey Wild Rice Casserole
Turkey Pasta Bake

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a turkey casserole in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

TASTY TURKEY CASSEROLE



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A can of cream soup makes it easy for Maureen Dongoski of Petersberg, West Virginia to assemble this crowd-pleasing casserole. Sour cream adds to a rich taste to this saucy turkey-and-broccoli bake that's ideal for potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup water
6 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with turkey., Combine the soup and sour cream. Spoon over the turkey. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE WITH TURKEY



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Gullah-Geechie cooking is all about one-dish meals, and this comforting rice casserole is just that. Instead of broccoli, which you'll commonly find in casseroles, I like to use a combination of shredded Brussels sprouts, carrots and red bell pepper for color and flavor.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half
One 8-ounce carton sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced (about 3 cups)
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)
2 carrots, diced (1 1/4 cups)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups parboiled rice
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey breast on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the turkey is done, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes, then dice.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook until it bubbles and begins to smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Brussels sprouts, carrots and bell pepper and sauté until the vegetables begin to become tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Combine the vegetables, rice, turkey, white Cheddar and 1 cup yellow Cheddar in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl or microwave-proof glass measure, then add the panko and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the top along with the remaining cup yellow Cheddar.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.

TURKEY SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, ground turkey, onion, green bell pepper, salt, pepper, tomato, garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, medium spaghetti squash, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onion

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
green onion, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the turkey and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, basil, and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the spaghetti squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off.
  • Add half of the mozzarella and stir until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and ladle the mixture into a baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove then add the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey: A fresh or frozen turkey is best for this casserole. For a more flavorful dish, choose a turkey with dark meat.
  • Cook the turkey properly: To ensure that the turkey is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for celery, onion, and carrots, but you can also add other vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or mushrooms.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a creamy sauce: A creamy sauce made with milk, flour, and butter adds richness and flavor to the casserole.
  • Season the casserole well: Use salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Top with a crispy topping: A crispy topping made with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter adds texture and flavor to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Turkey casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy sauce, tender vegetables, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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