Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 1 2-quart casserole
Swiss cheese and a little diced ham give this casserole extra flavor. Serve this casserole with sliced fresh tomatoes or a tossed salad for a fabulous family meal. Leftover croissant crumbs or toasted breadcrumbs would also make a great topping for this dish.
Ingredients
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8 ounces pasta
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3 tablespoons butter
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3/4 cup onion, chopped
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3/4 cup celery, chopped
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1 cup ham, cooked, diced
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3 tablespoons flour
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2 1/2 cups milk
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, or thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
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2 cups turkey meat, cooked, diced
Topping:
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1 cup soft breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup frozen peas, optional
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1 cup carrots, optional
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients and preheat oven to 350 F.
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Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
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Cook pasta (you can use mini fusilli or farfalle, macaroni, or other shapes) in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
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Heat butter in a large skillet and saute the onion and celery over medium-low heat until softened.
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Add ham and stir in flour until well combined.
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Gradually stir in the milk until thickened. Add marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cheese, turkey, and peas and carrots, if using.
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Add the cooked pasta and blend thoroughly. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and the topping is browned.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 519 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 68% |
Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
Sodium 900mg | 39% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 37g | |
Vitamin C 3mg | 14% |
Calcium 467mg | 36% |
Iron 2mg | 14% |
Potassium 514mg | 11% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |