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Homemade cheesy turkey casserole recipe in a glass baking dish with golden melted cheese and crispy topping on a white kitchen counter, photographed from above.

Cheesy Turkey Casserole Recipe

A creamy, cheesy turkey casserole packed with pasta, veggies, and a crunchy topping. Perfect for weeknights or using leftover turkey.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish Standard casserole size, distributes heat evenly
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining all ingredients
  • 1 Large pot for pasta At least 4-quart, prevents sticking
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For dicing turkey and vegetables
  • 1 Wooden spoon or silicone spatula For mixing
  • 1 Aluminum foil To cover during baking
  • 1 Box grater or food processor For shredding cheese

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded Leftovers or rotisserie chicken; ground turkey also works
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or egg noodles) Or 3 cups cooked rice for variation
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar preferred; mix with mozzarella if desired
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt as lighter option
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup Substitute cream of chicken if preferred
  • 1 cup chicken or turkey broth Or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Peas, carrots, corn; broccoli as variation
  • 1 medium onion, diced Optional for time-saving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers For crunchy topping
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter Mix with breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded Adds extra flavor to topping
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 dish.
  • Cook pasta until just al dente, drain.
  • Cook raw ground turkey if using, season lightly.
  • Dice cooked turkey, chop onion, mince garlic.
  • Mix soup, broth, sour cream in bowl; add onion, garlic, veggies, seasonings.
  • Fold in pasta and turkey, mix in 1.5 cups cheddar.
  • Spread mixture in baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan; scatter over casserole.
  • Cover with foil, bake 25 min; uncover and bake 15–20 min until golden.
  • Rest 5–10 min before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2.5mg