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Turkey Mac and Cheese 

This turkey mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and the tastiest way to use up all those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! 
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Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 698kcal

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 lb dried elbow pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups medium cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
  • 3 cups cooked turkey shredded
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    1 lb dried elbow pasta
  • Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
    4 tablespoons butter
    4 tablespoons flour
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, then stir in the Dijon mustard, nutmeg, and black pepper.
    3 cups whole milk
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar and gruyere cheeses. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
    2 cups medium cheddar cheese
    2 cups gruyere cheese
  • Stir in the shredded turkey and the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. Mix until everything is well-coated.
    3 cups cooked turkey
  • If you’re not using an oven-proof pan, pour the mac and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
    ½ cup breadcrumbs

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Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 686mg | Iron: 2mg
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