Water chestnuts and crispy noodles add crunch to leftover turkey while cashews provide rich flavor in this recipe for Cashew Turkey Casserole.
Use Leftovers to Make this Easy Turkey Casserole
The leftovers are one of my favorite things about roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. That beautiful turkey that serves as a centerpiece for the main event keeps on giving throughout the holiday weekend. After the effort involved in preparing the feast, it is a delight to anticipate the leftovers. It is even better when the plan for enjoying them is quick and easy.
After the feast, I look forward to Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry Relish. They are a welcome retake on the holiday menu. It is also fun to revisit my favorite sides, safely tucked away and waiting in my refrigerator. And, even after sandwiches have worn out their welcome, there are lots of other easy dishes to prepare with the leftover turkey meat.
Cashew Turkey Casserole is an appealing example. My sister-in-law shared the recipe with me many years ago. It works equally well with chicken or turkey and has withstood the test of time in my family. The crunch of water chestnuts and crispy noodles add interest to the turkey and celery. Golden cashews provide even more rich flavor and texture. Cashew Turkey Casserole is a simple way to reinterpret Thanksgiving leftovers while leaving plenty of time to enjoy any Thanksgiving guests that have lingered.
Cashew Turkey Casserole
Course: Main DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
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minutesThe crunch of water chestnuts and chow mein noodles add interest to the turkey while golden cashews provide rich flavor in this homey casserole.
Ingredients
2 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken
1 5-ounce can chow mein noodles
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup sliced green onions
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ to 1 cup cashew nuts
¾ cup turkey or chicken broth
1 can water chestnuts, chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Set aside ½ cup of the chow mein noodles. Combine remaining ingredients and spread the mixture in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole.
- Sprinkle reserved noodles over top.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
