Quick and Easy Recipes for Leftover Turkey

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and after the big feast, the question always seems to remain-what can be done with the leftover turkey? If you're tired of boring turkey sandwiches, how about preparing some delicious, quick and easy turkey casseroles? Here are a couple of recipes that you and your family are sure to love.

Remember, you can create two meals from one anytime of the year just by either reserving some of the meat from the first meal or using the leftovers. Delicious weeknight meals can be made ahead of time and popped into the oven for a quick meal that busy families will enjoy. If you can't prepare your second meal right away then just freeze the meat for later use.

Turkey Cheese Casserole

1 - 10 oz package frozen green beans
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 c shredded cheese of your choice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c biscuit mix
1 egg, beaten
¼ c butter
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Cook green beans and drain. Add turkey, cheese, soup, and nutmeg; stir well. Spoon mixture into a greased 1.5 qt casserole dish. Place biscuit mix in a medium bowl. Combine egg, butter and milk; add to biscuit mix, stir until just blended. Spoon biscuit mixture around edge of casserole, leaving center open. Sprinkle parsley in center. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Serves about 4.

Easy Turkey Asparagus Casserole

2 ½ c chopped cooked turkey
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
¼ c plus 2 tbsp slivered almonds
1 - 10 oz package frozen asparagus, thawed, drained and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ c chopped pimiento, drained
1 can French fried onion rings

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Spoon half of mixture into a greased 8 inch square baking dish. Combine asparagus and pimiento; stir. Sprinkle over mixture in baking dish. Spoon remaining turkey mixture on top. Cover and bake at 350F for 30 minutes; uncover. Sprinkle with onion rings and bake for 10 more minutes. Serves about 4.

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