CRUNCHY ALMOND TURKEY CASSEROLE

Crunchy Almond Turkey Casserole image

A special cousin shared the recipe for this comforting casserole. The almonds and water chestnuts give it a nice crunch. -Jill Black, Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
5 cups cubed cooked turkey
3 cups cooked rice
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup sliced almonds
Topping:
1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 40 crackers)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the turkey, rice, celery, water chestnuts and almonds. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over turkey mixture. Return to oven; bake until bubbly and golden brown, another 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 41g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.