Secondhand Turkey

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INGREDIENTS


* 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 5 tablespoons butter, divided
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 2 cups milk
* 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
* 2 cups cooked egg noodles
* 1/4 cup chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
* 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs




DIRECTIONS



In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened.
Stir in the turkey, noodles, broth, salt, thyme and pepper. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.