Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

fresh broccoli

cut into spears and cooked

1 cup

leftover turkey

cubed

1 cup

cream of broccoli soup

0.5 cup

milk

0.25 tsp

pepper

4 unit

low-salt saltine crackers

crushed

1 tbsp

grated Parmesan cheese

grated

0.5 tsp

paprika

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

Step 2
~2 min

Arrange cooked broccoli spears in a 2-quart shallow casserole dish.

Step 3
~2 min

Top the broccoli with cubed leftover turkey.

Step 4
~2 min

In a separate bowl, combine cream of broccoli soup, milk, and pepper.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour the soup mixture over the turkey.

Step 6
~2 min

Coarsely crush the saltine crackers.

Step 7
~2 min

In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with grated Parmesan cheese and paprika.

Step 8
~2 min

Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the turkey and soup.

Step 9
~2 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling.

Step 10
~2 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of crispy fried onions on top for extra flavor and texture.

Adjust the amount of milk to achieve desired sauce consistency.

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with cranberry sauce

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cranberry sauce
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common way to use leftovers after Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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