Festive Turkey Casserole

chefs-mate chefs-mate 0 Comments
Servings: 6 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
Jump To Recipe Print Recipe
A creamy, golden-brown baked dish perfect for using up leftover holiday turkey.
Festive Turkey Casserole recipe image
Festive Turkey Casserole recipe image
Print Recipe

Festive Turkey Casserole

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 960.4

Description

This Festive Turkey Casserole is the ultimate way to repurpose leftover holiday turkey into a comforting, family-friendly meal. Combining tender cubes of turkey with fluffy long-grain rice, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant green peppers, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The creamy sauce, enriched with whipping cream and sharp Parmesan cheese, binds everything together, while toasted almonds add a delightful crunch on top. It is hearty enough for a winter dinner yet simple enough for a weeknight meal.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the long-grain white rice according to the package directions, ensuring you do not add the included seasoning packet. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped green pepper, minced onion, seasoned pepper, turkey broth, whipping cream, sliced mushrooms, cubed turkey, diced pimiento, and 3 tablespoons of the butter.
  4. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or a 3-quart casserole dish. Transfer the mixed ingredients into the dish and spread evenly.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven. Carefully remove the foil cover.
  7. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Dot the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the toasted sliced almonds over the surface.
  8. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Return the uncovered casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 960.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51.4g80%
Saturated Fat 22.4g112%
Cholesterol 246.5mg83%
Sodium 1250.0mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Sugars 4.3g
Protein 79.1g159%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: turkey, casserole, rice, leftover, holiday, thanksgiving, baked, creamy, mushrooms, parmesan, almonds, comfort food, dinner, easy, family, savory
Recipe Card powered by WP Delicious