Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Name: Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 🧂 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 12 ounces egg noodles; 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 🥛 3 ½ cups cold milk; 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; ½ cup diced green bell pepper; 🧅 ¼ cup chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 🧀 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese; 3 cups cubed skinless cooked turkey; 5 ounces crushed potato chips

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

40 Min
8 Servings
$15

Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

40 Min
8 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Main
- 🧂 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 🥛 3 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 🧅 ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 🧀 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 3 cups cubed skinless cooked turkey
- 5 ounces crushed potato chips

STEPS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until almost cooked through yet still firm to the bite, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until light golden, about 3 minutes.

Pour in milk, whisking constantly. Stir in soup, bell peppers, green onions, garam masala, and tarragon; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in pepper Jack cheese until melted and incorporated.

Combine cheese mixture, turkey, and noodles in a large bowl until evenly incorporated; pour into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle chips on top, slightly pressing down with the tines of a fork.

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

457

Calories

27
Protein
34
Carbs
24
Fats

💡 For a spicier version, substitute pepper Jack cheese with habanero cheese.Make sure to press the potato chips slightly onto the casserole for a better crust texture.Use freshly cooked turkey or leftover roasted turkey for best results.Add more vegetables such as peas or corn for extra nutrition.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.