Description
A festive and hearty casserole made with leftover turkey, wild rice, and cranberries. Perfect for a comforting meal after the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup wild rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in turkey, wild rice, and cranberries.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover turkey for best results.
- Substitute wild rice with brown rice if needed.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American