Description
A classic and comforting leftover turkey rice casserole combining tender turkey, fluffy rice, and a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs for a golden, crispy finish. Perfect for a cozy dinner with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, diced turkey
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken or cream of celery soup)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup mayonnaise (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- ½ cup slivered almonds (about 2 ounces)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed (about 30 crackers or 1 ½ cups crumbs)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or other herbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for the casserole.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced turkey, cooked rice, condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, mayonnaise, sour cream, finely diced onion, celery, and slivered almonds. Stir well to thoroughly blend all ingredients. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour and spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer for consistent cooking.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the coarsely crushed Ritz cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are well coated.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley or your choice of herbs, if desired. Serve warm for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe offers a cozy and nostalgic dinner option using leftover turkey with only about 10 minutes of preparation time.
- You can swap out the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of celery soup based on preference.
- Ensure mayonnaise and sour cream are at room temperature for better blending.
- The buttery Ritz cracker topping adds a lovely crunch and golden finish to the casserole.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and consider adding extra herbs for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 454 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 518 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
