Countdown to Thanksgiving

Yes, it's almost here. That one day of the year we set aside to give thanks for family, friends, our country and all the blessings God has so bountifully poured out on us. So it should come as no surprise that we celebrate such a day as most God-fearing people would--with food! 

And lots of it.

However, thanksgiving and leftovers go hand-in-hand. So before the turkey is even roasted, I wanted to give you at least one way to use those leftovers by revisiting a recipe I posted last year. It's quick, easy and, best of all, yummy.

So here's what you'll need for this easy Turkey Tetrazzini:

• 1 - 8 oz. package of egg noodles, cooked
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 - 6 oz. can sliced mushrooms
• Salt (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chopped turkey (I used a mix of both white and dark meat)
• 1 - 10.75 oz. can cream of celery soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese (I recommend grating your own cheese for this so it melts better)

Cook the egg noodles per package instructions until al dente.

While the noodles are cooking, melt butter in a large heavy skillet. Sauté onion and garlic for a couple of minutes, then add mushrooms and cook for an additional minute.

Stir in the turkey, soup, and sour cream. Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed.

I didn't add any salt, but did add the 1/8 tsp. of pepper.

Place your cooked noodles into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan.

It will be a thin layer, so don't panic.

Now pour your sauce mixture over the top, spreading as needed to cover and top with Parmesan.

Bake in preheated 375 oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

(I wish you could smell this.)

Serve alone or with a salad.

Okay, I have to tell you, this dish earned my boys' stamp of approval. And we know how picky they can be. Matter of fact, the little bit that was leftover was gone before bedtime because someone got hungry. Which reminds me, if you're making this for more than 4 people, I recommend doubling the recipe.

There you go. Quick, easy, frugal, and oh, so tasty. :)

Now it's your turn. What's your favorite way to use your turkey leftovers?

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!