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Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe

Cooked turkey, egg noodles, peas, and carrots in a homemade milk sauce with a golden cheddar topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 556.6
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces wide egg noodles 280 g, dry
  • 3 cups cooked turkey breast 450 g, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas 150 g
  • 1 cup carrots 150 g, peeled and finely diced
  • 2/3 cup onion 100 g, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 45 g total, including 3 g for greasing
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 45 g
  • 3 cups whole milk 732 g
  • 1 cup water 240 ml, plus unsalted noodle cooking water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 112 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 3 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 0.6 g

Equipment

  • 1 9-by-13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot and saucepan
  • Colander, whisk and food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 3 g of the butter. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the noodles 2 minutes less than their package directions, until flexible but still slightly firm in the center. Drain well. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and finely diced carrots for 7–8 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir flour into the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and the 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring, and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly thickened. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Fold in turkey, peas, and drained noodles. Transfer to the prepared dish, spread evenly, and sprinkle with cheddar. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling and the center reaches 165°F on a food thermometer. Loosely cover with foil if the top browns early.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve in six portions. Refrigerate leftovers promptly; use within the original turkey storage window or freeze promptly.

Video

Notes

Contains wheat, milk, and egg. Nutrition is an ingredient-weight estimate using plain roasted skinless turkey breast. Brined turkey, noodle brands, and cheese can change values. Timing assumes noodle cooking and sauce preparation overlap; bake longer if necessary to reach 165°F. Use safely refrigerated cooked turkey, not raw poultry.
Video credit: Food Wishes, Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe - Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Special. The linked video is a related casserole method; this original version uses peas, carrots, cheddar, and homemade milk sauce without condensed soup.