Still opening the refrigerator to be greeted by mountains of leftover turkey from your recent Thanksgiving dinner? Here is a quick and easy recipe that uses turkey for an entirely new meal that won't have your family exclaiming, "Turkey again?!"
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked cubed turkey (or chicken)
- 1 pound thin spaghetti
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese (mild or sharp)
- 1 ½ cups of turkey broth (or substitute chicken broth)
- ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or 1/8 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Sauté the red pepper and onion in a pan with a little oil until soft. Set aside to cool.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Do not overcook.
Drain the spaghetti and combine with the turkey, both cans of soup, 2 cups of the cheese, pepper and onion mixture, seasoned salt, cayenne or hot sauce (if using), and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in broth.
Place the mixture in a casserole pan and top with the remaining ½ cup cheese. Cover with foil and bake until bubbly (usually about 45 minutes). Remove the foil for the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking so the top can brown.
Serve with a side salad and a loaf of crusty bread.
