Turkey Casserole Recipe

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Turkey teams up temptingly with pretty green peas and crunchy water chestnuts in this yummy casserole from Beth Struble of Bryan, Ohio. Its creamy sauce combined with melted cheese and a golden crouton topping is sure to win you compliments.

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Turkey Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 slices white bread, cubed

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, wine, lemon juice and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth and heated through. Pour over turkey mixture; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with bread cubes.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 248 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 713 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Turkey Casserole in Light & Tasty October/November 2003, p22

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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by fed

Loved this recipe! Very tasty. the only thing different, was I used mixed veggies instead of peas. I wasn't sure we would like the water chestnuts, but they added a lot.


Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by twinkle_toes

This is a great way to use leftover turkey and I have also used chicken. You would never know that it is a lighter casserole.


Reviewed on May. 23, 2008 by blossomgirl17

 
 
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