ALMOND TURKEY CASSEROLE
The Taste of Home Cookbook New Revised 2nd Edition A special cousin shared the recipe for this comforting casserole. The almonds and water chestnuts give it a nice crunch. Jill Black, Troy, Ontario Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
• 2 cans (10¾ ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons chopped onion • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper • 5 cups cubed cooked turkey • 3 cups cooked rice • 4 celery ribs, chopped • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained • 1 cup sliced almonds
Topping:
• 1½ cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 38 crackers) • 1/3 cup butter, melted • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
1) In a large bowl, combine soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey, rice, celery, water chestnuts and almonds.
2) Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over turkey mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 678 calories, 41 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 1,211 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 34 g protein.
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