The perfect meal solution for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I’m planning my dessert, picking out my stretchy pants and stocking up on plastic containers because I want leftovers! Aside from over eating, and food coma’s, left overs is what Thanksgiving is about right? I happen to know that this year my mom bought an extra large turkey so that there will be enough left overs for us all! Now that’s a good mom.
I will fill one container to the brim with stuffing because I like that the best. I will fill another container for the mashed potatoes because that’s my husband’s favorite and then I’ll fill up a third container with as much turkey as possible! I won’t eat the turkey plain however. One day is enough for me. Rather, I will repurpose that bird for meals throughout the week! This turkey and wild rice casserole is a perfect example! This is a crowd pleaser to say the least.
The best part is you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. All you need is the turkey! Left over turkey will do just fine. So, whether you are hosting or you are the guest on Thanksgiving, make sure your parcel out a good chunk of turkey for yourself as soon as possible! Then sit back, eat and relax because you won’t have to worry about planning your next meal!
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Turkey Melt with Spicy Pumpkin Mayo
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Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole
The perfect meal solution for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey, chopped
- 2 boxes quick cooking long grain and wild rice mix (6.2 oz)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 celery ribs
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 oz)
- 1 can cream of celery soup (10 3/4 oz )
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 11 x7 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, melt butter add celery and onions and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in turkey, soups, sour cream, milk and salt. Add in rice and 1 cup of cheese. Carefully stir until mixed. Pour onto prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese and pecans and bake an additional 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 372Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 83mgSodium 549mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 20g
Stephanie@PlainChicken.com says
This looks delicious. Definitely saving to make after Thanksgiving!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Stephanie!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Our leftovers always go towards sandwiches. It is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. This looks great though. I am definitely keeping this for later in the year.
Lemonsforlulu says
I know my husband likes those turkey sandwiches too!
lizwaterson says
I lol’d at what you are getting ready for… stretchy pants and containers for leftovers.. AMEN SISTA!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you for understanding Liz!
cookingwithcurls says
That looks delicious Tanya. In fact, I might even like turkey if I could just eat it in casserole form. 😉 I will pin this to give it a try!!
Lemonsforlulu says
You could use chicken too Lisa. I didn’t know you didn’t like turkey? What do you normally eat on Thanksgiving?
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
Oh my goodness! This looks fantastic! I am a huge wild rice lover! Pinning!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Sheena!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I love this, Tanya! Wild rice is one of our favs at my house!
Lemonsforlulu says
Ours too Julie, thank you!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Stretchy pants are such a great idea! Good thing I pretty much live in leggings….I can overeat whenever I want! Ha! This casserole looks delicious, Tanya!
Lemonsforlulu says
You do have the perfect excuse Cathy!!
Erin says
Where do the bread comes go into the casserole?
Lemonsforlulu says
For the bread crumbs.
Pam says
I see the bread crumbs in the ingredient list, but not in the instructions. Are they mixed in or put on top?
Lemonsforlulu says
Sorry about that, you’ll sprinkle those on along with the pecans.
Linda Egan says
making this right now, and trying to imagine all this in a little bitty 11 x 7 dish……..