Turkey and Spaghetti Casserole
Votes: 9
Time: 1 hour.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
Leftover holiday turkey can be used the next day to make a hearty and delicious casserole with pasta and bubbly, gooey cheese. Shredded turkey is tossed in a spicy, creamy cheese sauce with pickled jalapeños and tomato slices, then poured over cooked spaghetti in a baking dish. Sprinkle with a mixture of grated cheeses and bake until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve garnished with green onions.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 220 g spaghetti
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 green onions (white parts separated from green parts)
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp. premium flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese mix
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno rings, chopped, + 1 tablespoon brine
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and rinse the spaghetti. Shake off excess water and transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the cumin, white part of the onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until completely absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper and cook, stirring, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of each cheese, a few handfuls at a time, stirring to melt after each addition.
- Add the turkey, pickled jalapeños, brine, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and spread it evenly with a spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
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