BROCCOLI TURKEY CASSEROLE

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I've served this hearty casserole for after-Christmas luncheons, and everyone always asks for the recipe! -Muriel Shand, Isanti, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the turkey, broccoli, soups and rice; transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2 qt. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese and French-fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Sprinkle cheese and French-fried onions over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.