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Turkey or Vegetarian Casserole
(vegetarian)
Submitted by: Tamara Andreas
Recipe inspiration
An alternate way to use up turkey, and green bean or rice side dishes from Thanksgiving!
Featured leftover/s
Green beans, turkey, rice
Estimated savings from wasted food prevention
$30
Recipe directions
Ingredients:
1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
2-3 cups cooked green beans
1-2 cups cooked turkey (optional)
1/2 cup milk or milk substitute
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
1-2 cups rice pre-cooked
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 425 F
2. In a pot over medium heat, combine cream soup and milk until heated through. Add 1/2 cup cheese and stir until melted.
3. In a 9x13 casserole dish, layer rice, green beans, and turkey. Pour cream sauce and stir lightly to combine
4. Top with more cheddar cheese if desired
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Finish by broiling top of dish to brown the cheese (optional)