• About
  • My Favorite Blogging Tools
  • Archives
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms & Policies

Family Balance Sheet

where family, life, and finances meet

  • Home
  • How to Budget
  • Finances
    • Our Debt Freedom Plan
    • Christmas Savings Club
    • Debt Free Stories
    • Marriage and Money
    • Medi-Share
  • Grocery Budget
    • Saving Money on Groceries
    • Freezer Cooking
    • 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending
  • Recipes
    • Freezer Cooking
    • Recipes – Appetizers & Snacks
    • Recipes – Beverages
    • Recipes – Breakfast & Brunch
    • Recipes – Desserts
    • Recipes – Grilling
    • Recipes – Main Dish
    • Recipes – Sides & Soups
    • Recipes – Slow Cooker
    • Cooking ‘How-To’ Series
  • Family
    • Frugal Holiday Fun
    • Frugal Family Activities
    • Travel Destinations
    • Camping
    • Budget Travel
    • Giving
  • Frugal Living
    • How We Frugal-ed
    • Saving Money on Groceries
    • Saving Money in your Home
    • Saving Money during the Holidays
    • Gardening
  • 31 Days to Find $1000

Baked Turkey, Macaroni and Cheese

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

November 19, By Kristia 2 Comments

This recipe is dedicated to my oldest daughter, who would become a noodle if I let her. It’s a great dish to please your kids and use up turkey leftovers.

Baked Turkey, Macaroni and Cheese

inspired by Cooking Light
Ingredients:

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (a typical box is 16 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Cup Roasted Tomato sauce – or your favorite type
  • 2-3 cups chopped, cooked turkey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Cups Mexican cheddar jack cheese – or your favorite cheddar blend

Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to the package.

2. Over medium-high heat, add olive oil to a large pan. Add onion, carrots, garlic and saute for 5 minutes.

3. Add turkey, tomato sauce, 1 tsp salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes.

4. Combine the turkey mixture with the cooked pasta. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray or butter.

5. In a sauce pan, combine milk, flour, nutmeg and 1/2 tsp salt. Over medium heat, whisk continuously until well blended for about 2 minutes.

6. Add 1 Cup cheese and whisk constantly until smooth.

7. Pour cheese evenly over the turkey/macaroni mixture. Sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup cheese.

8. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve with sweet peas and homemade applesauce. Enjoy!

More Leftover Turkey Recipes:

  • Turkey Noodle Soup
  • Turkey Chili Potpie
  • Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup
  • Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese

Filed Under: Recipes - Main Dish, Turkey Week

Comments

  1. Lisa says

    November 23, at 7:07 am

    What a delicious way to use up leftover turkey and add some protein to mac and cheese.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes says:
    November 26, at 6:01 am

    […] Baked Turkey Macaroni & Cheese at Family Balance Sheet […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

WELCOME!

SEARCH

recipes

Recent Posts

  • 20 Spring Cleaning Tasks to Freshen Your Home + a FREE Checklist
  • 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!
  • Our 2023 Financial Goals
  • 3 Smart Steps to Pay Cash for Christmas
  • 30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas
Follow Kristia Ludwick's board Best of FamilyBalanceSheet.org on Pinterest.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Kristia Ludwick is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

COPYRIGHT

I love it when you share! Please keep in mind that all images and text on this site are property of Family Balance Sheet. Feel free to use one or two photos provided that a link back to my original post is included. Please do not remove any watermarks, crop, or edit any of my images without first obtaining written permission from me. Please do not replicate or copy any content from Family Balance Sheet without written permission from me. All free printables & spreadsheets offered are for personal use only. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated! Thank you!

Disclaimer

FamilyBalanceSheet.org is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a financial professional. I’m a girl who loves to talk and read about personal finance and how it relates to hard working families. If you feel you need financial advice, please seek out a competent professional.

Disclosures

  • The content on FamilyBalanceSheet.org may contain affiliate and/or referral links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services that I believe in.
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in