Description
Turkey Tetrazzini is a creamy and comforting pasta casserole that makes a perfect meal for using up leftover turkey. This dish combines cooked spaghetti, tender turkey, sautéed green peppers, and a rich mixture of cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups with sour cream and milk. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and baked to bubbly perfection, it’s an easy and satisfying family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti (cooked)
- 1 Green Pepper (chopped)
- 2 lbs Turkey (chopped or shredded)
- 10 1/2 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup (1 can)
- 10 1/2 oz Cream of Chicken Soup (1 can)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, chopped green pepper, sour cream, and the chopped or shredded turkey. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Add Spaghetti: Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the bowl and stir until everything is evenly mixed and coated with the creamy sauce.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the mixture into a 13×9 inch baking pan. Evenly top with the grated sharp cheddar cheese to create a cheesy crust.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture in. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Notes
- This dish is a perfect way to use up leftover holiday turkey.
- The combination of two cream soups and sour cream creates a rich, creamy sauce that keeps the casserole moist.
- You can substitute turkey with cooked chicken if desired.
- For a little extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or onion powder to the mixture before baking.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 459 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
