Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4 | Total Time: 30 minutes (Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 20 minutes)

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 1318, Total Fat 74g, Saturated Fat 37g, Carbohydrates 72g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugar 9g, Protein 86g, Cholesterol 328mg, Sodium 1468mg

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound extra wide egg noodles
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat pan
• 3 slices bacon or turkey bacon, chopped
• 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast (typically one package)
• 1 pound white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme or poultry seasoning
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock (available in soup aisle), approximate amount
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, about three turns of the pan
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about an 8-ounce block)
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Instructions

Whip up this creamy, comforting Turkey Tetrazzini in just 30 minutesperfect for busy weeknights when you crave cozy flavors that hit all the right notes!

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the egg noodles. Once boiling, add salt and cook noodles until al dente.
2. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to coat the pan, then add chopped bacon or turkey bacon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bacon edges start to brown and the fat renders. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Push the meat to one side of the skillet.
3. On the other side of the skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onions. Saut for 3 to 5 minutes until softened, then stir together with the turkey. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then add dried thyme or poultry seasoning. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, then add the heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Add freshly grated nutmeg and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Preheat the broiler to high. Combine the cooked noodles with the turkey and sauce mixture in a bowl. Lightly grease a broiler-safe casserole dish by spreading softened butter with a paper towel. Transfer the noodle mixture into the dish.
6. Sprinkle the casserole evenly with grated Gruyere cheese and then with bread crumbs. Place the dish 8 to 10 inches from the broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread crumbs turn golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Dig in and savor every cheesy, golden bite!