Turkey Tetrazzini

Here is a tasty way to use up leftover turkey – Turkey Tetrazzini, a savory casserole.

You make this in three parts: sautéed vegetable, white sauce, and then combine these with other ingredients into the tetrazzini.

I think everything in this recipe, except the mushrooms, are commonly found in the kitchen. A lot of the ingredients will be found in my freezer. When I harvest my onions I chop them and freeze them in 1/2 and 1 cup portions. I do the same with my bell peppers,  which I freeze in 1/4 and 1/2 cup portions. I buy cheese in large bricks then grate and freeze it in a variety of sizes from 1/2 – 2 cups.

You can sauté excess mushrooms and freeze them to reduce waste, which I often do. So we will be eating lots more leftovers than just Thanksgiving leftovers when I make this recipe.

Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour (I use gluten free flour)
• 1 cup broth (I make broth from the turkey bones, but you can use chicken or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided
• 2 cups cubed turkey
• 2 Tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
• 1/2 pound spaghetti cooked (I use gluten free pasta)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sautéed Vegetables:

1. In medium sauce pan melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
2. Add mushrooms and sauté one minute.
3. Remove vegetables; set aside.

White Sauce:

1. Add remaining butter to sauce pan and melt over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly.
2. Stirring constantly, add broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened. Add one cup of cheese, stirring until melted.

Tetrazzini:

1. In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, turkey, white sauce, sherry and spaghetti.
2. Spoon into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. cover and bake 30 minutes.
3. Uncover and sprinkle on remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 10 more minutes.

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More recipes for leftover turkey:

Tuscan Turkey Soup

Turkey Salad Sandwiches with Apple and Cranberries

Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey