Easy Turkey Noodle Casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 package (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing mix
- Hot water and butter called for on the stuffing package
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or homemade
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions.
- Spread the prepared stuffing evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Arrange the cooked turkey over the stuffing.
- Add the cooked and drained egg noodles in an even layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the noodles and turkey.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Kid Chef Jobs
- Measure the noodles and milk.
- Shred cooled cooked turkey.
- Spread the stuffing in the casserole dish.
- Arrange the turkey and cooled noodles in layers.
- Whisk together the condensed soups and milk.
Adult Helper
An adult should boil and drain the noodles, prepare the stuffing, handle the hot baking dish, and place the casserole in and out of the oven.
Homemade Sauce Option
Replace the two cans of condensed soup and the milk with about 3 cups of homemade white sauce. Add chicken or turkey broth, garlic powder, parsley, or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
Easy Variations
- Add frozen peas, carrots, corn, or mixed vegetables.
- Replace egg noodles with rotini, penne, or shells.
- Use cooked chicken instead of turkey.
- Add 1 cup shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Use leftover gravy in place of part of the creamy sauce.
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