Classic Turkey Divan Casserole
Turkey Divan turns Thanksgiving leftovers into a creamy turkey broccoli casserole with homemade cheese sauce and a crunchy panko crown.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Breakfast and Brunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine American, French
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen broccoli florets, about 5 cups
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cups cooked turkey breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced, about 2½ cups
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk warmed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or a substitution listed below
- Cooked egg noodles or rice for serving optional
Cook the broccoli.
If you have steam-in-the-bag frozen broccoli, cook it according to the package directions, then place it in the baking dish. If your broccoli needs to be cooked on the stovetop, use a skillet so you do not have to dirty another pan. In a large skillet, simmer ½ cup water over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, cover, and return the water to a simmer. Cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli well and transfer it to the baking dish. Set aside.
Make the creamy sauce.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle the flour over the onion-and-mushroom mixture and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the warm milk, stirring until thickened, about 8 minutes. Gradually add both cheeses, allowing each addition to melt before adding more. Stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Keyword Autumn, Thanksgiving