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Secondhand Turkey Recipe

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Turkey leftovers taste fresh and flavorful in this satisfying casserole, the entree for my favorite post-Thanksgiving meal. Mushrooms, celery and thyme give it a familiar, comforting appeal.—Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

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Secondhand Turkey Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups cooked egg noodles
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened.
Stir in the turkey, noodles, broth, salt, thyme and pepper. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 479 calories, 24 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 1,038 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Originally published as Secondhand Turkey in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p33

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2013 by momof4RN

I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit. I used a little extra thyme and used turkey stuffing mix on top.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by ToshaCu

It was really good. I didnt have any celery on hand, so I used carrots. I also added some chopped onion. Actually the carrots made the dish not so bland looking aswell.

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by jslvsclf

Day after Thanksgiving...I made this but because I was too lazy to go to the store and buy the mushrooms and celery, I made a roux and then add a can of drained peas because that's what I had on hand. Next time, I will add the mushrooms because I have more cooked turkey. Thank you for this recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by jslvsclf

This looks so good-I can't wait to buy the turkey! Thanks! :)