Spaghetti Casserole for Leftover Turkey or Ham

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Spaghetti Casserole for Leftover Turkey or Ham

This Spaghetti Casserole is easy and perfect for your weeknight dinner! Spaghetti Casserole is a perfect use up for leftover turkey or ham! It’s creamy, cheesy and oh, so good!

Course entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 483kcal

Author Beth Neels

Cost $4

Equipment

Ingredients

4 tablespoon Butter
4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups Milk
1 teaspoon pepper white pepper if you have it.
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
4 cups mixed cheeses
16 ounces uncooked spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions 1 pound
2 cups diced turkey or ham
1 cup Frozen Peas
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Heat milk or evaporated milk in a separate pan.
When the butter bubbles, add the flour, all at once. Whisk until fully incorporated and bubbly. Let the mixture bubble for a minute or two to cook the flour or the sauce will taste like flour.
Pour in the heated milk, all at once. Season with white pepper and a bit of nutmeg.
Cook and whisk over medium heat until thickened and creamy. Add the cheese. After the cheese melts, taste and adjust salt.
Dice the turkey or ham into bite sized pieces.
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, just until tender. Don't overcook. It will continue to cook in the oven. Drain. Add half of the cheese sauce to the spaghetti and combine.
Add the turkey or ham and frozen peas.
Combine.
Turn pasta into baking dish. Top with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, until hot and slightly bubbly.

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Notes

Great for using leftover ham or turkey.

It can be frozen for about 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. When fully thawed, cook according to the above instructions, adding time, if needed, to heat the casserole.

Leftovers can be frozen, but it's better fresh.

To reheat, add a bit of milk and heat on the stovetop or in a microwave.

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