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Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Chef John's delicious turkey noodle casserole recipe includes garam masala, spicy cheese, and bell peppers for a rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced meal.

Author: Sunday Table1

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: N/A per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 12 ounce - 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoon - 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoon - 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 ½ cup - 3.5 cups cold milk
  • 1 can - 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup - 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup - 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup - 0.25 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 cup - 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 3 cup - 3 cups cubed skinless cooked turkey
  • 5 ounce - 5 ounces crushed potato chips

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until light golden, about 3 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

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