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    Home » Recipes » Seasonal Recipes » Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

    Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

    Published: Nov 7, 2022 Modified: Apr 20, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Meet your new favorite leftover turkey recipe! My Easy Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe is packed with flavor from shredded turkey, soft egg noodles, mushrooms, peas, and a creamy béchamel sauce. It’s a perfect make-ahead casserole dish for using up turkey leftovers!

    Close up of turkeey tetrazzini on a wooden spoon in a casserole dish
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    • Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
    • Turkey Tetrazzini Ingredients
    • How to Make Turkey Tetrazzini from Scratch
    • Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe Tips
    • Tetrazzini Recipes FAQs
    • Best Turkey Recipes
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    Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

    Turkey tetrazzini is a turkey casserole recipe made with pasta, mushrooms, peas, and a creamy béchamel sauce, all topped off with a crunchy bread crumb topping.

    Although the name tetrazzini might lead you to believe this is an Italian recipe, it’s actually an American dish supposedly named after the Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini.

    My family absolutely loves this recipe. They want me to make turkey more often so I can make it. I have made it with rotisserie chicken and it is equally as good.

    Alex on Pinterest

    Turkey Tetrazzini Ingredients

    • Egg noodles
    • Butter
    • Onion
    • Chicken broth
    • Whole milk
    • Italian seasoning
    • Nutmeg
    • Turkey, cooked and shredded: use Thanksgiving turkey or Instant Pot Turkey Breast
    • Canned sliced mushrooms
    • Frozen peas
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Salt and pepper
    • Panko breadcrumbs
    • Fresh parsley, chopped
    ingredients for Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

    How to Make Turkey Tetrazzini from Scratch

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
    2. Cook egg noodles in a large pot, following package instructions, then strain and set aside.
    3. Add half of your butter to a large skillet along with the diced onion. Cook on medium-high until the onions are translucent.
    4. Then, add flour and whisk until a thick paste forms a roux. Slowly add chicken broth and then milk, whisking until smooth and creamy, to form your béchamel.
    5. Mix in Italian seasoning and nutmeg, then shredded turkey, mushrooms, peas, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, add in the cooked egg noodles and gently mix to combine.
      Cream sauce for Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe in the skillet
    6. Add the mixture to the greased casserole dish and smooth it out into an even layer. In another pan, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat and add panko breadcrumbs. Cook until golden, stirring constantly. Remove from the pan immediately and sprinkle them over the casserole evenly.
      Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
    7. Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbling and heated through. Top with parsley for garnish, and enjoy!

    Other popular variations of this dish are tuna or chicken tetrazzini. Our favorite part about it is that it’s a perfect casserole recipe for using up turkey leftovers!

    Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe Tips

    • If you don’t have a turkey and still want to make this delicious dish, use a rotisserie chicken or boil chicken breasts. It will be just as delicious!
    • Make sure to dice the onion very finely. This should be a smooth, decadent, and creamy cheese sauce.
    Turkey tetrazzini in a casserole dish with a serving on a plate next to it

    Tetrazzini Recipes FAQs

    Can I freeze turkey tetrazzini?

    Yes! You can freeze this turkey casserole before baking it or after.
    How to Freeze Turkey Tetrazzini Before Baking
    Assemble the dish as instructed, just up until baking.
    Wrap tightly with aluminum foil. I like to wrap it with a layer of plastic wrap, as well.
    Label with the freezing date then freezes for up to 6 months.
    Bake frozen and covered in foil for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 375°F.
    How to Freeze Turkey Tetrazzini After Baking
    Wrap the leftover casserole in a baking dish with aluminum foil. Wrap again with plastic wrap for best results.
    Label with the freezing date then freeze for up to 6 months.
    Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake for 30 minutes at 375°F.

    How long does turkey tetrazzini last?

    Stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container, our turkey tetrazzini recipe lasts 3-4 days. In the freezer, it will last up to 6 months. It’s a perfect make-ahead casserole recipe!

    Single serving of turkey tetrazzini on a plate over a dish towel

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    Turkey tetrazzini recipe in a casserole dish next to a plate with a single serving and a fork

    If you enjoyed this leftovers recipe, try our Turkey Carcass Soup to make with your turkey leftovers!

    Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!

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    Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

    Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    Perfect for using up leftover turkey, this Turkey Tetrazzini recipe has comforting noodles and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
    4.73 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 295 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9 by 13-inch casserole dish
    • Cooking spray
    • Large skillet
    • Large pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz. egg noodles
    • 8 Tbsp. butter divided
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 tsp. italian seasoning
    • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
    • 3 cups turkey meat cooked and shredded
    • 6 oz. canned sliced mushrooms
    • ¾ cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup mozzerella cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
    • 4 Tbsp. flour
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside. Cook egg noodles in a large pot, following package instructions, then strain and set aside.
      Add 4 Tbsp. butter to a large skillet along with diced onion. Cook on medium-high until the onions are translucent. Then, add flour and whisk until a thick paste forms a roux. Slowly add chicken broth and then milk, whisking until smooth and creamy, to form your béchamel.
      Mix in Italian seasoning and nutmeg, then shredded turkey, mushrooms, peas, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, add in the cooked egg noodles and gently mix to combine.
      Cream sauce for Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe in the skillet
    • Add the mixture to the greased casserole dish and smooth it out into an even layer. In another pan, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat and add panko breadcrumbs.
      Cook until golden, stirring constantly. Remove from the pan immediately and sprinkle them over the casserole evenly.
      Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
    • Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbling and heated through. Top with parsley for garnish, and enjoy!
      Turkey tetrazzini recipe in a casserole dish next to a plate with a single serving and a fork

    Notes

    • Don’t have turkey? Use a rotisserie chicken or boil 2 chicken breasts. 
    • Dice the Onion: Make sure to dice the onion very finely. This should be a smooth, decadent and creamy cheese sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    Comments

    1. Susan says

      April 17, 2021 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I look forward to making this. How much flour, please?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 19, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Susan! Thank you for your question – and apologies for the confusion! You’ll need 4 Tbsp. flour. Please enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Andra Christie says

      November 27, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      Great tasting. I replaced the peas to two stalks of celery (I don’t like peas) and turned out great

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 30, 2021 at 11:50 am

        That’s awesome, Andra! Thanks so much for your feedback!

        Reply

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