Ingredients
– 3 cups leftover turkey, shredded or cubed
– 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
– 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup cream of mushroom soup (or homemade equivalent)
– ½ cup milk
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for added flavor)
– ½ cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
Creating Leftover Turkey Meets Broccoli in This Irresistible Cheesy Casserole is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
3. Cook Broccoli: If using fresh broccoli, steam or blanch the florets until tender, about 3-5 minutes. If using frozen, you can microwave until thawed.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cooked rice, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
5. Transfer to Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
These clear and concise steps will guide you in preparing this incredible casserole effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g