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Cheddar Turkey Casserole Recipe

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This recipe comes with lots of mass appeal, thanks to its cheesy sauce. Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to create a filling meal. —Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri

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Cheddar Turkey Casserole Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Toss with turkey, vegetables and cheese sauce.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Serve immediately or before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 513 calories, 23 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 703 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Turkey Casserole in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010, p56

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Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2013 by rusty's wife

My husband was a fan. I cut the recipe in half since it is just two of us. And still had some left. It was great!

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2011 by coachnancys

so simple and tasty

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2011 by Charlene7

needs more spice

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by 3152004703

This needs a little more spice but other than that this was a great recipe! Even the pickest eater my family liked it! I will be making this again for sure!

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by judyb80

We had this for supper tonight and loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by kmb549

I used pre cooked chicken from the store instead of leftovers and before I even put it in the over the kids I watched were eating the noodles and sauce. Very quick and easy with a lot of flavor. It's hard to find recipes like this!

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by robertshaw

Used mustard powder instead of prepared mustard.Nice & cheesy. A very good way to use up that extra turkey!