For a richer flavor, use homemade bread crumbs. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack. Add a splash of sherry or white wine to the mushroom sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Transform leftover turkey into a comforting and flavorful casserole, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. This dish combines tender turkey, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all topped with a golden, cheesy crust.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook celery at a boil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain well.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper in the melted butter until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk flour into the onion mixture until the butter and flour form a paste. Add mushroom soup, milk, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
Mix turkey, celery, pimento peppers, almonds, and salt into mushroom soup mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish; top with bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes.
For a richer flavor, use homemade bread crumbs. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack. Add a splash of sherry or white wine to the mushroom sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Leif Zulauf
Jun 11, 2025The toasted almonds make all the difference. So good!
Hollie Oconner
Mar 11, 2025I substituted the mushroom soup with cream of chicken and it was still amazing.
Gust Pouros
Nov 22, 2024I love that you can prep this ahead of time. Made my holiday meal much easier.
Deondre Stantonwuckert
Nov 15, 2024I added peas and carrots to mine and it was even better!
Wilson Fisher
Oct 16, 2024My kids are picky eaters but they devoured this!
Otha Harvey
Mar 15, 2024The pimentos are a great touch - really brightens up the dish.
Anastacio Kemmer
Mar 15, 2024Easy to follow and delicious. Will definitely make again.
Armani Anderson
Mar 5, 2024This recipe saved my Thanksgiving leftovers! My family loved it.