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creamy turkey & noodles

(1 rating)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Mary Philio
@SweetSugarChef
Montgomery, TX

I needed a recipe for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey. After scouring dozens of recipes, I just didn't find anything that jumped out at me. So I made my own. The problem I usually run into is the turkey casseroles and dishes don't have a lot of flavor. The cream cheese and gravy mix, along with the bacon, give this a wonderfully creamy texture with lots of flavor! This is versatile... add veggies and use chicken instead of turkey. Throw in a greased casserole dish, top with canned French fried onions, and bake for extra crunch. My husband loved it!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Need to use up extra turkey? Try this creamy turkey and noodles recipe. Mary is right. This dish has so much wonderful flavor. The sauce is so creamy. Mixing a packet of gravy with cream cheese adds some tang and a savory flavor. Mixing in chopped bacon brings the dish over the top with its smoky taste. Next time, we're going to try Mary's fried onions suggestion.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy turkey & noodles

  • 6 slice
    bacon
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 2 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 2 c
    turkey, cooked & chopped
  • 1 can
    chicken broth
  • 4` oz
    cream cheese, cubed
  • 1-2 c
    water
  • 1 pkg
    Pioneer turkey gravy (left in powder form)
  • 1 pkg
    fettuccine pasta (or your favorite)

How To Make creamy turkey & noodles

Test Kitchen Tips
You'll see in step 4, we made a mistake and added the cooked pasta to the skillet. It was still delicious, and the gravy really coats the noodles.
  • Bacon cooked until crispy.
    1
    In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Crumble and set aside. Drain off grease.
  • Onion, celery, turkey, chicken broth, and cream cheese in a skillet.
    2
    In same pan, heat olive oil and butter. Add onion and celery and saute til tender. Add turkey and sautee 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, stirring til hot. Add cubed cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • Water and gravy mix added to skillet.
    3
    Add one cup water and sprinkle packaged gravy mix over all, stirring and mixing well. If mixture is too thick add water until desired consistency.
  • Cooked noodles added to turkey mixture.
    4
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Spoon turkey mixture hot over noodles.
  • Bacon sprinkled on top.
    5
    Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top and serve.
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