CREAMY TURKEY & NOODLES

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I needed a recipe for the left-over Thanksgiving turkey. After scouring dozens of recipes, I just didn't find anything that jumped out at me. So I made my own. The problem I usually run into is the turkey casseroles and dishes don't have a lot of flavor. The cream cheese and gravy mix, along with the bacon, give this a wonderful...

Provided by Mary Philio

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slice bacon
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c onion, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
2 c turkey, cooked & chopped
1 can(s) chicken broth
4` oz cream cheese, cubed
1-2 c water
1 pkg pioneer turkey gravy (left in powder form)
1 pkg fettuccine pasta (or your favorite)

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Crumble and set aside. Drain off grease.
  • 2. In same pan, heat olive oil and butter. Add onion and celery and saute til tender. Add turkey and sautee 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, stirring til hot. Add cubed cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • 3. Add one cup water and sprinkle packaged gravy mix over all, stirring and mixing well. If mixture is too thick add water until desired consistency.
  • 4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Spoon turkey mixture hot over noodles.
  • 5. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top and serve.

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