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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
This Creamy Turkey Casserole is the perfect way to reinvent your holiday leftovers! It’s simple, hearty, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. With its buttery texture and cozy, feel-good flavors, this casserole is guaranteed to disappear fast!
If you have more leftover turkey than you need for your casserole, why not make a classic Turkey Club Sandwich for lunch? Or, try my Leftover Turkey Pot Pie for another comfort-food favorite!
Reader Review
Didn’t have turkey, so I used chicken. My whole family loved this! It’s creamy, and the Ritz crackers on top added to the deliciousness. Will be added to my go-to recipes for the family, thanks for posting!
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: This Creamy Turkey Casserole is easy to make and great for busy weeknights! It’s the best way to enjoy a comforting meal after the holiday rush.
- Total Time: Dinner is ready in 50 minutes from start to finish – your oven does almost all the work!
- Variations: Swap the peas for your favorite frozen veggies and top the casserole with Cornflakes or Homemade Bread Crumbs instead of Ritz crackers. You can also switch one can of Cream of Chicken soup for Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Celery, and add herbs like thyme, sage, or poultry seasoning for even more flavor!
- Tools For This Recipe: You will need a 9×13-inch baking dish, a large bowl, a small bowl, a whisk, a can opener, and a spatula for serving.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Turkey: Chop up your leftover holiday turkey to make this casserole filling and delicious! Karlynn’s Tip: No turkey on hand? Leftover roast chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken both work beautifully as quick substitutes.
Egg Noodles: These soft, rich noodles soak up all the creamy sauce and add texture to every bite. Karlynn’s Tip: If you prefer a different pasta, mini shells, fusilli, or rotini are all great alternatives!
Cream of Chicken Soup: Using two cans of this condensed soup creates the smooth, comforting sauce that brings all the ingredients together.
Frozen Green Peas: Green peas add a pop of color and subtle sweetness to your casserole. Karlynn’s Tip: For a fun twist, swap in any small frozen veggie, like corn, green beans, or diced carrot!
Ritz Crackers: These crushed crackers add a satisfying crunch to every bite. Karlynn’s Tip: If you’re out of Ritz crackers, breadcrumbs, crushed Cornflakes, or potato chips, make a delicious topping!
How to Make Creamy Turkey Casserole
This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the noodles to al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, milk, green peas, and seasonings
- Stir in the turkey and noodles, then transfer to your baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers and butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and browned on top.
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Creamy Turkey Casserole
- Customize Your Casserole: Make this Creamy Turkey Casserole your own! Swap veggies, pasta types, or crunchy toppings for your favorites. You can also add extra herbs, cheese, or dried spices – remember this recipe is designed to use what you already have on hand!
- Get the Noodles Just Right: Cook your noodles until they’re just al dente, then quickly rinse them in cold water. They’ll finish cooking in the oven and soak up all the sauce without getting mushy!
- Perfect Pairings for Your Casserole: Serve your casserole with a Classic Wedge Salad, roasted veggies, or a slice of warm garlic bread. A few simple sides make this feel like a well-rounded, cozy dinner!
Storage Instructions
This Creamy Turkey Casserole is make-ahead friendly and just as tasty the next day!
Refrigerator: Let the casserole cool completely, then store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the whole dish in the oven until heated through.
Freezer: If you’re prepping this meal in advance, pour the unbaked filling into a freezer-safe container (aluminum pans work great) and cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Freeze for up to 6 months, thaw overnight in the fridge before baking, and add the cracker topping just before baking. Cooked leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in the oven, according to USDA food safety guidelines.
More Delicious Casserole Recipes
If you love simple, hearty Casseroles, give these reader favorites a try next:
- My Sour Cream Ground Beef Noodle Casserole is rich, filling, and full of meaty flavor!
- For a low-effort classic that’s sure to please, try my Hamburger Hotdish Tater Tot Casserole.
- This Mushroom Soup Chicken & Rice Casserole is budget-friendly, retro-inspired and easy to make!
There you have it, folks! This Creamy Turkey Casserole turns your holiday leftovers into a warm, cozy meal that’s easy and delicious.
Give this recipe a try and let me know how your casserole comes out in the comments below. I love seeing how you make these recipes your own!
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
Creamy Turkey Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 cups egg noodles , uncooked, about 12 ounces
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 10-3/4 ounces each
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups turkey, chopped, cooked
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, milk, green peas, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until blended.
- Stir in the turkey and noodles. Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the crushed crackers and butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
- Serve garnished with a bit of parsley.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Fran Laroche says
Easy and delicious. I added fried onions, mushrooms and a red pepper and used 1% plain yogurt instead of the high fat sour cream available at my store.
Maryann Cole says
Didnt have turkey, so I used chicken, my whole family loved this! Its creamy and the ritz crackers on top added to the deliciousness, will be added to my go to recipes for the family, thanks for posting!
Donna White says
I make a turkey shepherds pie with my leftovers. I cube the turkey, cut up any veggies (brussel sprouts, yams etc.) Then add some frozen peas & corn and the leftover gravy than put into a casserole dish. This year I did a turnip, carrot and parsnip mash so I then scooped this over top and then topped that with mashed potatoes (I turn the bowl that they are in and then slice them with a knife and lay over the top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 until hot (about an hour). Uses all of the leftovers and is a family favourite. Give it a try….very easy.