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Leftover turkey casserole

Author — Jake
Serves — 6
This recipe for leftover turkey casserole takes all the extra turkey that you've got and makes it into a delicious casserole packed with vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cavatappi pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups leftover turkey chopped or shredded
  • 21 ouce (2 10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 12 ounce bag frozen peas
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ¾ cup mozzarella & provolone cheese shredded
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup Italian style panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp salted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook pasta al dente and drain according to instructions.
  • Combine the cooked pasta, turkey, condensed cream of chicken soup, frozen peas, half and half, mozzarella & provolone cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl and gently stir together.
  • Transfer to a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • To prepare the topping, combine the Italian style Panko breadcrumbs with the melted salted butter. Mix together and then sprinkle on top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole bubbles and is browned on top.
  • Plate and serve warm.

Notes

Storage :
  • To Store: Place leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered container. They will be good for about 3 days depending on how old the turkey already was. Cooked turkey in general is only good for about 3-4 days afterwards, so keep that in mind when using leftover turkey. 
  • To Freeze: You can freeze your leftover casserole for 2-3 months. However, I would recommend freezing the turkey solo and then thawing the leftover turkey to make the casserole on a later day.
  • To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave. I like to add a tablespoon of water or half & half to keep the noodles from drying out.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5961IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg