Classic Baked Turkey Tetrazzini
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 6 Servings
 
Classic Baked Turkey Tetrazzini is a bold flavorful casserole made with left-over turkey that is sure to satisfy the heartiest appetite. This casserole is filled with plenty of chunky roasted turkey swimming in a creamy sauce loaded with plenty of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped habanero pepper (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces linguini (spaghetti) pasta
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 3 cups roasted chopped turkey
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook the linguini/ spaghetti two minutes less than the package directions until al dente (firm). The pasta will continue to cook while baking. Drain and set aside.
  3. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter, set aside for casserole.
Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter until sizzling saute onions, add sliced mushrooms, peppers, and garlic. Cook for two to three minutes until soft. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauce
  1. Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and salt, ground nutmeg, and pepper. Stir the mixture until it is smooth, and tan in color. Add the chicken stock, heavy cream and continue stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. If the sauce is too thick add more chicken stock.
  2. Add the mushrooms, peppers, onions, garlic, frozen mixed vegetables, half the cheese, and roasted chopped turkey back to the sauce combining all the ingredients together in the skillet. Taste, and add more seasoning if needed.
Bake
  1. Pour the casserole into the baking dish sprinkle the top of the casserole with the panko breadcrumbs and the last half of the Parmesan cheese.
  2. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/classic-baked-turkey-tetrazzini/