Description
Leftover Turkey and Broccoli Cheesy Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly way to transform turkey into a creamy, veggie-packed bake. Tender broccoli, shredded turkey, and rice or pasta mingle with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar and mozzarella for a satisfying, cozy meal. Easy to assemble, bake until bubbly and golden, and perfect for using up leftovers for a crowd-pleasing weeknight supper.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked shredded turkey
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- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
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- 1 cup cooked rice or pasta (optional, for extra heartiness)
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- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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- 1 cup sour cream
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- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
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- ½ cup chicken broth
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- 1 tsp garlic powder
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- 1 tsp onion powder
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- ½ tsp paprika
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- Salt and pepper to taste
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- Optional topping: 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter
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Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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- Steam or microwave broccoli just until bright green and slightly tender.
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- In a large bowl, mix turkey, broccoli, rice or pasta (if using), cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until evenly combined.
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- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
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- Add cracker topping if desired.
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- Bake 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
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- Let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
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- You can substitute frozen broccoli; thaw and drain well.
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- Use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a lighter version.
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- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for later.
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- For extra flavor, add cooked onions or toss in any leftover vegetables.
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- Omit crackers if avoiding gluten; consider gluten-free crackers or breadcrumbs.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Leftover turkey casserole, broccoli cheesy casserole, easy turkey recipe, family dinner, comfort food, freezer-friendly, casserole with rice, cheesy bake