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Turkey Casserole Recipe

Let's make this delicious turkey casserole recipe. Thanksgiving leftovers with a twist!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Total Time1 hour 2 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash we used a medium butternut squash
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • ½ medium yellow onion minced
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 1.5 cups frozen peas
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 2 heaping cups shredded cooked turkey

Instructions

  • First, prepare the veggies: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Place the butternut squash, carrot, and yellow onion onto a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Toss. Bake at 375ºF for 17 minutes. The butternut squash should still have a bite to it.
    A pile of yellow and orange cubes on a baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, make the white rice: Bring 1.5 cups white rice and 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Turn the heat to low and cover. Simmer for around 15-20 minutes or until all of the water has absorbed. Remove the top from the pot and let the rice partially cool.
    White rice in a pan on a white background.
  • Prepare the roux sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk until a paste forms. Slowly add the chicken broth and cream and continue to whisk over medium heat until thickened - about 2-3 minutes. Remove the roux sauce from the heat and add in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese. Whisk until the cheese is melted.
    A person whisking a sauce in a pan.
  • Combine ingredients: Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish by spraying it with cooking spay. Then, combine the roasted veggies, cooked rice, frozen peas and corn, shredded cooked turkey, and the cheese sauce in the casserole dish and mix to combine. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining shredded parmesan cheese. Wipe the sides down with a paper towel.
    Chicken fried rice in a baking dish with carrots and peas.
  • Bake: Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes or until everything is warm through.
    Chicken and vegetable casserole in a baking dish with a wooden spoon.

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Notes

  • Feel free to use any roasted veggies you have.
  • Shredded chicken can easily be subbed for shredded turkey.
  • You’re more than welcome to use different rice varieties such as brown rice or wild rice or a combination.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g