Name: Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Casserole Made From Leftovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked wild rice; 2.5 cups leftover cooked turkey, diced; 1.5 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, celery); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup; 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup milk or turkey stock; 1.5 cups shredded cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; salt to taste; 1/2 cup bread crumbs or crushed crackers (optional)

Description

A comforting casserole that transforms holiday turkey and wild rice leftovers into a creamy, flavorful one-dish meal.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked wild rice

2.5 cups leftover cooked turkey, diced

1.5 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, celery)

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup

3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1/2 cup milk or turkey stock

1.5 cups shredded cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

salt to taste

1/2 cup bread crumbs or crushed crackers (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and mixed vegetables until soft, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk; whisk until smooth. Season with thyme, sage, pepper and salt.

4. In a bowl, combine wild rice, turkey, and sautéed vegetables. Pour sauce over and fold to coat.

5. Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with shredded cheese and optional bread crumbs.

6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

7. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 500
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

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