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Leftover turkey noodle casserole freezer friendly
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Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole (Freezer-Friendly)

Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword freezer casserole, turkey
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Baking time if frozen 1 hour
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole dish
  • Stove top

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 c chicken broth
  • 1 c whole milk
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 c chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 lb egg noodles (or noodle of choice)
  • 16 oz frozen vegetable mix (peas, carrots, corn, green beans, etc.)
  • 3 c leftover turkey, diced
  • 1 c shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  • Make roux sauce: Start by melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, stir in flour until smooth then whisk in chicken broth and milk. Continue to whisk mixture until smooth.
  • Once roux is finished, mix in seasonings and onion. Then stir in vegetables, noodles, and turkey.
  • Coat 9"x13" casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Pour turkey casserole mix into casserole dish. Spread mixture evenly through dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • To freeze: Let cool completely. Seal with plastic wrap and lid and store in freezer. To bake frozen: Remove plastic wrap and loosely cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 60 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and is fully melted.
  • To bake now: Preheat oven to 375°F while prepping dish. Once dish is prepped, bake 20-30 minutes uncovered or until cheese is fully melted and begins to bubble. Add salt and pepper to taste.