Turkey Chow Mein Casserole
A scrumptious mix of creamy and crunchy, the luscious turkey chow mein casserole recipe is a thanksgiving leftovers tradition. It's real comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup milk or part milk, part cream
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cups shredded leftover cooked turkey
- 8 oz bean sprouts
- 1 14- oz bag chow mein noodles
- Salt and Pepper
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Melt butter over medium heat in a medium-large sized pot. Add onion and celery, and saute 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add milk or cream in a gradual stream, stirring constantly to incorporate. Stir in chicken broth and soy sauce. Cook until simmering and thickened, about 6 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, bean sprouts and 3/4 of the chow mein noodles. Pour the creamy sauce over top, and toss to thoroughly combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Spread mixture in a baking dish (of 2 1/2 - 3 quart/litre capacity; 9x13" works well) and sprinkle with reserved chow mein noodles. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.