Turkey Casserole

Turkey Casserole

Recipe Courtesy of Delish

Turkey casserole is a great way to use up some leftover turkey and veggies.

INGREDIENTS FOR TURKEY CASSEROLE

2/3 c. panko 

3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

6 tbsp. butter, divided, plus more for pan

Kosher salt

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 1/4 c. sliced cremini mushrooms

1/4 c. all-purpose flour 

4 c. low-sodium chicken stock

2 c. shredded cheddar

3 c. cubed cooked turkey

8 oz. egg noodles, cooked

1 c. frozen peas

3 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

1 tbsp. lemon juice

Freshly ground black pepper

 DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY CASSEROLE

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In medium bowl, combine panko with 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 3 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add onion and mushrooms and season with salt. Cook, stirring until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Pour stock into saucepan and bring to a boil. 
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and remaining ½ cup Parmesan until melted. 
4. Add turkey, noodles, peas, parsley, and lemon juice to the saucepan and season with salt and pepper. 
5. Brush a 9″-x-13″ baking dish with butter and scrape turkey casserole mixture into dish. Top with buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until golden and bubbling, about 20 minutes. 
6. Top with more parsley before serving.

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Image Courtesy of Parker Feierbach