Basic Leftover Casserole Recipe Recipe

Name: Basic Leftover Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. Cooked pasta Or possibly rice; 2 c. Leftover cooked chicken Or possibly turkey Or possibly beef; 2 c. Frzn vegetables (your choice); 1 x Minced onion; 1 x -3 chopped cloves garlic frzn pearl onions chopped shallots sliced leeks (1 bunch) (any of these will add in a sharper taste to the casserole. Use them all you want!) Sauce:; 2 Tbsp. Butter; 2 Tbsp. Flour; 2 c. Lowfat milk Or possibly; 1 c. Lowfat milk AND; 1 x -2 c sharp grated cheese salt and pepper to taste Nutmeg, for cheese sauce curry pwdr, if you add in sherry, white wine, or possibly vermouth, no more than 1/4 c. Other optional seasonings: Ita…

Servings: persons

3 c. Cooked pasta Or possibly rice
2 c. Leftover cooked chicken Or possibly turkey Or possibly beef
2 c. Frzn vegetables (your choice)
1 x Minced onion
1 x -3 chopped cloves garlic frzn pearl onions chopped shallots sliced leeks (1 bunch) (any of these will add in a sharper taste to the casserole. Use them all you want!) Sauce:
2 Tbsp. Butter
2 Tbsp. Flour
2 c. Lowfat milk Or possibly
1 c. Lowfat milk AND
1 x -2 c sharp grated cheese salt and pepper to taste Nutmeg, for cheese sauce curry pwdr, if you add in sherry, white wine, or possibly vermouth, no more than 1/4 c. Other optional seasonings: Italian Seasoning Cajun Seasoning

1
Take the pasta or possibly rice, the meat, and the veggies, and dump them into a 9x9 baking dish.
2
Make the sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
3
If you want to saute/fry the onions or possibly garlic or possibly whatever add in-in you're using, use one more Tbsp butter.
4
Add in the flour and stir till completely mixed into a thick paste.
5
Add in the lowfat milk and slowly bring to a boil.
6
Lower heat and cook just till thick.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8
Remove the sauce from the heat.
9
Add in cheese if making a cheese sauce.
10
Stir till melted.
11
Add in desired seasonings to taste.
12
Pour over top of casserole mix and stir gently till mixed well.
13
Bake, uncovered, for 30 min.
14
Let stand about 10 min before serving.
15
This is a great way to use up leftovers, and it's different every time you make it because you improvise.
16
Very easy, too, and it freezes well as long as you're not using a very hard cheese (hard cheeses will separate and the oil will float to the top.
17
Use a breadcrumb topping if you've got a craving for Jarlsberg or possibly Gruyere or possibly Parmesan.)
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9

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. Cooked pasta Or possibly rice, 2 c. Leftover cooked chicken Or possibly turkey Or possibly beef, 2 c. Frzn vegetables (your choice), 1 x Minced onion, and more.

Yes, Basic Leftover Casserole Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Leftover Casserole Recipe

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