CHEDDAR TURKEY CASSEROLE
Ingredients
- 4 cups spiral pasta uncooked
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbs butter
- 3 tbs all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp mustard prepared
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups milk 2%
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) Cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups cooked turkey
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Toss with turkey, vegetables and cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.
Notes
This recipe comes with lots of mass appeal, thanks to its cheesy sauce. Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to create a filling meal. —Steve Foy, Kirkwood,
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