turkey tetrazzini
My Mother-in-law made this every day after Thanksgiving. Everyone groans when you say this is for dinner but serve it with cranberry sauce and they will call for seconds and thirds.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1 dash cayenne
- 2 cups milk
- 1 can condensed chicken broth or cream of chicken
- 2 - egg yolks
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 1 package thin spaghetti
- 4 cups cooked turkey
- 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
How To Make turkey tetrazzini
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Step 1Make Sauce: Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently for 2 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.
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Step 2In a small bowl beat yolks with cream. Gently beat in a little of the hot mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until sauce is hot, do not boil. Remove from heat and add sherry.
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Step 3Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain. Add 2 cups of sauce to the pasta and toss until well blended. Add turkey and mushrooms to remaining sauce.
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Step 4Turn spaghetti into a greased 13x9x2 pan. Spoon turkey mix on top. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and top with Parmesan.
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Step 5Bake in 300*F oven covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.
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Ingredient:
Turkey
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving tradition
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