A comforting and creamy pasta casserole made with leftover turkey, mushrooms, and noodles, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust. This dish is a beloved post-holiday tradition.
Author:Claire
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, and white wine (if using) until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in the cooked turkey and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and stir to combine with the turkey mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole freezes well. Let it cool completely, then wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through.
Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or diced carrots to the casserole.
For a richer flavor, you can substitute half-and-half for the milk and heavy cream.