Leftover Turkey Casserole

My Version of the recipe I linked to earlier. One reason I love to cook (and hate to bake!) is that there is lots of room for artistic variations.

What you need:
3 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Flour
1 Can evaporated Milk
1 Cup water
(Alternatively use 2 cups milk instead of evaporated milk and water)
1 box of prepared stovetop (use microwave directions and do it uncovered so it's less moist)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 cup turkey meat, cubed
1 cup frozen mixed veggies, or leftover veggies
1 cup shredded cheese
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (or if you are like me and eat all the potatoes, 4 potatoes cooked and mashed)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13x9" baking dish


Prepare Stove top and potatoes if not using leftovers.

Melt 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and water. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. I also add in some Mrs Dash garlic blend, or whatever else I have around that's tasty (garlic powder, cumin, rosemary, parsley, etc. It's never the same twice) Stir Sauce for 5 minutes.

Place turkey in bottom of baking dish. Add frozen or leftover veggies. Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with cheese (feel free to use more than 1 cup, it's cheese and more is always better). Spread mashed potatoes on top (It will be a gooey amazing mess) Top with  prepared stove top (or leftover stuffing if you're into that, but really home made stuffing is such a hassle and stove top is incredible).

Bake 45 min

That is the amazing version of the other recipe! Sorry Mom for letting you make the less than stellar version!

Serve with: 1 part Malibu, 1 Part Cranberry-Raspberry Juice, 1 Part Carbonated water. Serve with fetive swizzle stick.