Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 100g)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (710ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 cups (450g) cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen carrots, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (120g) crushed Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers)
  • 4 tablespoons (60ml) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion and celery in butter until softened.
  2. Whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  3. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Add turkey, peas, and carrots.
  4. Pour turkey mixture into the baking dish.
  5. Combine cheeses and crushed crackers in a bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and toss to combine.
  6. Sprinkle topping evenly over the turkey mixture. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.