Turkey Casserole
8 servings
60 minutes
Turkey casserole is a classic dish of American cuisine that combines tender turkey meat, creamy sour cream texture, and rich cheese flavor. This recipe emerged as a convenient way to use leftover turkey, especially after Thanksgiving. The casserole has a soft consistency with a pleasant blend of salty, creamy, and slightly spicy notes from black pepper. It is perfect for family dinners and also serves as a hearty lunch dish. Baking makes the meat incredibly juicy while the cheesy crust adds an appetizing crunch. Served hot, it pairs well with green salads or light sides, making it a versatile choice for everyday meals.
1
Rinse the turkey fillet, dry it with a paper towel, and cut it into cubes.
- Turkey fillet: 1.2 kg
2
Peel and finely chop the onion. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
- Onion: 1 head
3
Add fried onions to the baking dish with the turkey. Mix well. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Onion: 1 head
4
Crack the eggs into a bowl and add sour cream. Sprinkle in black ground pepper and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and add it to the bowl with sour cream and eggs. Mix again.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Sour cream: 300 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Cheese: 200 g
5
Pour the resulting mixture over the turkey with onions. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Turkey fillet: 1.2 kg
- Onion: 1 head