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four-cheese turkey casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

This casserole recipe is perfect for after Thanksgiving. You can use leftover turkey, and it's great with the cheeses.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For four-cheese turkey casserole

  • CASSEROLE
  • 8 oz
    penne pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1
    red onion, diced
  • 1
    carrot, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can
    condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 c
    fat-free milk
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 c
    shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp
    sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 6 c
    sliced leftover or cooked turkey
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    margarine, melted

How To Make four-cheese turkey casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    To make the casserole, cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • 3
    Heat the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute the onion and carrot for 6 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  • 4
    Add soup, cream cheese, milk and heavy cream; stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Stir in mushrooms, cheeses, nutmeg and sea salt/black pepper; cook just until the cheeses are melted. Remove from heat.
  • 6
    Add turkey and cooked penne and mix together until combined. Transfer to a greased 2 1/2-qt.baking dish.
  • 7
    In a small bowl, whisk topping ingredients together until blended; sprinkle over turkey/pasta mixture.
  • 8
    Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and golden brown.
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