Turkey Wild Rice Casserole, brimming with creamy, hearty flavors, perfectly combines leftover turkey, tender veggies, mushrooms, and cheese for a cozy and delicious dish.
Servings : 6
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Ingredients
6ouncesor 3/4-cup long grain and wild rice blend,cooked according to package directions
2tablespoonsbutter
1small yellow onion,diced
2celery stalks,thinly sliced
8ouncescanned mushroom slices,drained
3clovesgarlic,minced
2 to 3cupscooked turkey,cubed
1cupshredded Swiss cheese,divided (you can also use mozzarella or whatever shredded cheese you have on hand)
Prepare the rice according to the package directions.
In the meantime, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and celery to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently.
Stir in the mushroom slices and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add the cubed turkey and mix; remove from heat.
Transfer the mushroom mixture, prepared rice, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese to a 2-quart baking dish; stir and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika salt, pepper, and nutmeg; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
Add the milk mixture to the baking dish and mix until everything is completely combined.
Add remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.