Description
This easy turkey casserole is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for using up leftover turkey. Made with tender broccoli, creamy soup and sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and topped with a crunchy turkey stuffing layer, it’s a simple oven-baked recipe that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffing
- 1 (6oz) box turkey stuffing
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 (10.5oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for the casserole assembly.
- Prepare Stuffing: Follow the package instructions on the turkey stuffing box to prepare the stuffing. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and set it aside for later layering.
- Parboil Broccoli: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes to soften slightly. Drain immediately and transfer the broccoli to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Filling: To the bowl with broccoli, add the cooked chopped turkey, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to evenly combine all ingredients without mashing the broccoli.
- Assemble Casserole: Spoon the turkey and broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom to create the casserole base.
- Add Stuffing Topping: Evenly spread the prepared stuffing mixture over the top of the casserole, creating a crunchy, flavorful crust layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the stuffing topping turns lightly golden brown and the casserole is bubbling and heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy this hearty and easy turkey casserole as a satisfying main dish.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like green beans or cauliflower if preferred.
- Leftover turkey works wonderfully in this recipe, making it perfect for post-holiday meals.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
- If you prefer a crispy topping, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Make sure not to overcook the broccoli during parboiling; it should remain slightly crisp for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
