Turkey and Sausage Casserole
 
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • 1 (10.8-ounce) package thawed frozen broccoli florets, drained and large pieces halved
  • 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in pan.
  3. Add butter to reserved drippings in pan; cook over medium heat until melted. Add flour; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and salt. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
  4. Fold in turkey, broccoli, rice, and sausage. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
  5. Bake until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/turkey-and-sausage-casserole/