SECONDHAND TURKEY

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Turkey leftovers taste fresh and flavorful in this satisfying casserole, the entree for my favorite post-Thanksgiving meal. Mushrooms, celery and thyme give it a familiar, comforting appeal.-Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups cooked egg noodles
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in the turkey, noodles, broth, salt, thyme and pepper. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.