Rich with a savory Gruyere and mustard sauce, its the perfect leftover turkey recipe.
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Every year we start our Thanksgiving planning with the best of intentions.
“Last year was over the top.
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Could we hey put the brakes on with the side dishes this time?”
And every year, we cook way more food than our extended family could possibly eat in one sitting.
I blame my father.
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And that’s just the starches!
But is this a problem?
Having too much turkey?
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Uh, let me think about it.
No, it is not a problem.
It just means more opportunities for creative uses of turkey leftovers, like this luscious turkey noodle casserole.
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It’s creamy, it’s crunchy, it’s sort of fancy for a casserole.
Never mind that though, it tastes great!
A perfect home for the leftover turkey that lost out to too many sides.
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you’re free to also freeze the casserole before you put it in the oven.
Then, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake.
you’ve got the option to also go directly from the freezer to the oven.
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It just takes about twice as long to heat it up.
Just be sure to wrap your casserole a couple of times with heavy-duty foil before freezing.
Be nice to your future self and label and date your casserole too!
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Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the water (1 tablespoon for every 2 quarts of water).
Heat 4 quarts of water on high until it comes to a boil.
Add the shallots and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the flour and cook over low heat, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
The pasta should be a bit firmer than al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, continue on with the recipe.
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Then, stir in the milk, cream, and stock.
Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 8 minutes.
By the time the sauce is done, the pasta will be ready.
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Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking.
Add the grated cheese and mustard to the pot.
Stir until the cheese is melted.
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Add the chopped cooked turkey to the pot.
Add freshly ground black pepper.
Now it’s time to add the cooked pasta to the pot.
If the noodles have stuck together, rinse them in the colander with a little water to separate them.
Add the noodles to the pot with the turkey.
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Transfer the mixture to a buttered 3-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the top with panko and drizzle 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the top.
If you’ve got the option to wait, let the casserole cool a bit before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if using.
