Description
A comforting turkey casserole that’s easy to prepare, perfect for utilizing leftover turkey and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup turkey or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked turkey, cooked rice, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, turkey broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or melted butter.
- Spread the turkey and rice mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier or vegetarian version, consider swapping turkey with mushrooms or using quinoa instead of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg