↑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 and Wild Rice Casserole
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 372 Total Fat 26g Saturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 83mg Sodium 549mg Carbohydrates 17g Fiber 2g Sugar 3g Protein 20g
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Stephanie@PlainChicken.com says
November 17, 2013 at 9:46 amThis looks delicious. Definitely saving to make after Thanksgiving!
Lemonsforlulu says
November 18, 2013 at 7:14 pmThanks Stephanie!
Emily @ Life on Food says
November 17, 2013 at 4:55 pmOur 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
November 18, 2013 at 7:14 pmI know my husband likes those turkey sandwiches too!
lizwaterson says
November 18, 2013 at 8:41 pmI lol’d at what you are getting ready for… stretchy pants and containers for leftovers.. AMEN SISTA!
Lemonsforlulu says
November 19, 2013 at 6:35 amThank you for understanding Liz!
cookingwithcurls says
November 18, 2013 at 8:47 pmThat 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
November 19, 2013 at 6:32 amYou 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
November 18, 2013 at 9:25 pmOh my goodness! This looks fantastic! I am a huge wild rice lover! Pinning!
Lemonsforlulu says
November 19, 2013 at 6:31 amThank you Sheena!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
November 20, 2013 at 12:47 pmI love this, Tanya! Wild rice is one of our favs at my house!
Lemonsforlulu says
November 21, 2013 at 4:52 pmOurs too Julie, thank you!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
November 20, 2013 at 9:32 pmStretchy 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
November 21, 2013 at 4:49 pmYou do have the perfect excuse Cathy!!
Erin says
December 7, 2013 at 7:34 pmWhere do the bread comes go into the casserole?
Lemonsforlulu says
December 8, 2013 at 7:57 pmFor the bread crumbs.
Pam says
January 5, 2014 at 9:22 pmI see the bread crumbs in the ingredient list, but not in the instructions. Are they mixed in or put on top?
Lemonsforlulu says
January 6, 2014 at 8:01 amSorry about that, you’ll sprinkle those on along with the pecans.
Linda Egan says
December 28, 2017 at 5:02 pmmaking this right now, and trying to imagine all this in a little bitty 11 x 7 dish……..