Turkey-Cheese Macaroni Bake

By ernie70

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350F
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Add the flour, salt, pepper and thyme; stir until blended. Gradually add milk.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain macaroni; add the white sauce, turkey and cheese.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Place under broiler for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.