CHEDDAR TURKEY CASSEROLE

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This recipe comes with lots of mass appeal, thanks to its cheesy sauce. Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to create a filling meal. -Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Toss with turkey, vegetables and cheese sauce. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.