Leftover Turkey Casserole

4.95 from 17 votes

Aunt Bee's easy turkey noodle casserole is the perfect way to take advantage of holiday extras!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword leftover turkey casserole, leftover turkey casserole recipe with noodles, leftover turkey casserole with cream of mushroom soup, Turkey Casserole, turkey noodle casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 387kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (about 1 ½ cups)
1 ½ cups cooked, diced or shredded turkey
10 ounces (2 cups) frozen peas, not thawed (or sub with other vegetables liked parboiled or steamed broccoli)
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup (I use Campbell's Heart Healthy)
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (I use Campbell's Heart Healthy)
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley flakes, dried rosemary, and dried thyme

For the Topping

¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
Pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish (about 8-inch or 9-inch square or 11 x 7-inch); set aside. Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente. Drain.
Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey, frozen peas (or other veggies), condensed soups, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Add a little bit of extra milk, if necessary, to thin the sauce to the desired consistency. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish.
In a small bowl, prepare the topping by combining the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and garlic powder.
Sprinkle the buttered garlic bread crumbs over the top of the casserole.
Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the topping is golden brown. If you prefer the topping even darker, place the dish under the broiler for the final 1-2 minutes (but keep a close eye on it so that it doesn't burn).

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Notes

This is a great make-ahead dinner. You can assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. When ready to bake, allow the dish to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for at least 30-60 minutes before it goes in the oven.

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