Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake

Name: Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Bread Flour; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 cups Cooked Turkey; 10 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup; 0.5 cup Diced Bell Pepper; 0.5 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Dried Tarragon; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 0.25 cup Green Onion; 3.5 cups Milk; 5 oz Potato Chips; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; 12 oz Wide Egg Noodles

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Chef John's Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake combines tender egg noodles and juicy turkey in a velvety sauce, accented with warm garam masala and fragrant tarragon. Bell peppers and green onions add freshness, while melted pepper jack brings gentle heat, all crowned with a golden, crunchy potato chip topping. It’s a comforting choice for weeknight dinners or a cozy potluck centerpiece.

Prep15 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rapid boil.
4

Cook the egg noodles at a boil, stirring occasionally, until nearly done but still slightly firm, about 4 minutes; drain.
5

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
6

Whisk in the flour, then cook and stir until it turns light golden, about 3 minutes.
7

Pour in the milk while whisking constantly.
8

Stir in the soup, bell peppers, green onions, garam masala, and tarragon; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
9

Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper Jack cheese until melted and combined.
10

Combine the cheese mixture, turkey, and noodles in a large bowl until evenly mixed; transfer to a large casserole dish.
11

Sprinkle the chips over the top, pressing down lightly with the tines of a fork.
12

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.