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Turkey Broccoli Casserole

Turkey Broccoli Casserole

Turkey Broccoli Casserole is a comforting meal made with leftover turkey, egg noodles, broccoli, and a creamy sauce, perfect for feeding a family.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • large pot
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Casserole

  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 12 ounces cooked turkey cubed

Topping

  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

Casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook egg noodles according to package directions for al dente pasta. During the last 3 minutes, add broccoli florets. Drain and pour noodles and broccoli into prepared 9x13 pan. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter. Once hot and melted, add diced onions. Cook until onions begin to brown and turn translucent. Add garlic and flour, then cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Add chicken broth and milk, whisking continuously until incorporated and smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes (or more).
  • Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, paprika, and sliced turkey, stirring to combine. Pour mixture over noodles and gently toss to coat.

Topping

  • Top casserole with shredded cheese.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, melted butter, and optionally, a pinch of salt. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for about 15-18 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbling in the center.
  • Optionally, broil for 2 minutes to brown crust on top. Do not walk away from your oven while broiling, your crust will brown quickly.

Notes

Turkey can be substituted with shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked and shredded chicken breast and thighs, cubed ham, cooked ground turkey, or canned (drained) chicken or tuna. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Cream based sauces and pasta do not freeze/thaw well, so I do not recommend freezing leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1025IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 2mg
Keyword broccoli, Casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, Turkey Broccoli Casserole, turkey recipes
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