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This is a great use of leftover baked, fried, or smoked turkey and white rice. I froze about two cups of chopped smoked turkey the day after Christmas that will make a nice baked casserole for family dinner. I cooked two cups of white rice yesterday and make gravy. The leftover cup of rice will be the base for the casserole. Leftover Chinese white rice or fried rice is good in this recipe as well.

Dirty Rice or Chicken and Rice is an easy delicious meal that’s filling too. Try these; Dirty Rice or Chicken & Rice. Let’s make an easy, yummy casserole of leftovers today!

* You will need cooked rice and an 8-inch baking dish for this casserole.

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Creamy Turkey Casserole, serves 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub butter or margarine on the bottom and sides of baking dish.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Can (15 Ounces) Cream of chicken or cream of mushroom condensed soup
• 1 Cup (8 Ounces) Rice, cooked
• 1 Cup Milk, whole or low-fat
• 8 Ounces Turkey, cooked and chopped
• 3/4 Cup Mushrooms, rinse and slice
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
• 1/4 Teaspoon dried Thyme
• 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

PREPARE:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, add soup and milk. Use whisk or fork to stir and combine. Stir in cooked rice, turkey, mushrooms, and seasonings to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with a glass lid or foil and bake 25 minutes.
3. Remove the dish cover and top rice casserole with cheese. Return to oven about 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to turn golden. Allow casserole to cool about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired. Rosemary, parsley, or thyme are delicious with this turkey dish. So is a dry white wine. Serve this warm and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.

Baked Turkey Mushroom Casserole

Creamy rice, tasty turkey, and fresh mushrooms make an easy and warming dinner for two to four. Just add salad or veggies for a complete meal. Try it with a side of crispy squash fritters. Here’s my recipe that serves 2; Crispy Squash Fritters with Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce

ALLERGY INFO: This recipe uses dairy milk, cheese, and dairy-based cream soup.