HOT TURKEY SALAD

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When you're looking for a cold salad to serve, turn here! Just combine the ingredients-eliminating the crushed potato chips-and serve chilled instead. Whether you serve it hot or cold, it's delicious.-Jane Payne, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups diced celery
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Top with potato chips. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 66g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.