Turkey and Vegetable Casserole with Stuffing Crust
10
Prep Time
minutes
20
Cook Time
minutes
30
Total Time
minutes
6
Serving
size
Recipe by Michelle of The Village Cook.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey (white, dark or combination) white only, no skin
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sherry (optional)
- 2 cups milk (low fat)
- 4 cups prepared stuffing (leftover is fine)
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onions and sauté until soft.
- Add the celery and carrots, and continue to cook 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, green beans and corn and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, combine the flour and seasonings, whisk in the milk.
- Add milk mixture to the vegetables and raise heat to medium high.
- Stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
- Pour into a 9”x13” casserole dish.
- Spoon the prepared stuffing mixture on top.
- Bake uncovered in a preheated 350 F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until stuffing is crisp on top.
Variation: Biscuits can also be used in place of the stuffing.