Cheddar Turkey Casserole
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6
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Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to create a filling meal.
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Ingredients:
| 4 cups | uncooked spiral pasta |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 3 tablespoons | butter |
| 3 tablespoons | all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | prepared mustard |
| 1/4 teaspoon | dried thyme |
| 1/4 teaspoon | pepper |
| 2 cups | 2% milk |
| 1 1/2 cups | (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese |
| 2 cups | cubed cooked turkeys meat |
| 2 cups | frozen mixed vegetables, thawed |
| 1/2 cup | slivered almonds |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Toss with turkey, vegetables and cheese sauce.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.
Source: tasteofhome.com
