Festive Turkey Casserole

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.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

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

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/festive-turkey-casserole/