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We just had this dish for dinner tonight. I've been wanting to make it for a long time but didn't have all the ingredients for it. So, today I made a 14 mile round trip to the store to get what I needed. I used coleslaw with cabbage and carrots. Cream of chicken soup. The only part I didn't like is the thyme. I am just not fond of that spice. In fact it's going in the garbage tonight. I think this recipe would be just fine without. Will be making this again and thank you Irene for submitting it.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/16\/2014 20:39","GUID":"96a0e8437fce4eef883d83ef911d7732","MemberId":4759101,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"huntinglady","SubmittedDate":"01\/16\/2014 20:38"},{"Comment":"
I make this once a week! It is also good with ground beef if you don't have ground turkey. And I have made it with only the crust on the top and have also used cream of chicken or cream of celery soup. My family LOVES it!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/27\/2011 14:47","GUID":"eae90985770a4b62850d42a26e9b5c89","MemberId":2582916,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"misspooches","SubmittedDate":"07\/27\/2011 14:47"},{"Comment":"
This looks good but I'm always leery of recipes without nutritional information. I entered a list of ingerdients into an online calorie counter and it came out with a grade of B- and 292 calories. Good Points: Low in sugar,<\/p>
High in selenium, High in vitamin A<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2011 14:52","GUID":"def4b6e1997a4149900b388ff04d978e","MemberId":1579946,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cee-jay","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2011 14:52"},{"Comment":"
My husband loves this recipe! Great even for people that don't like cabbage. I just used one tube of crescent rolls instead of two, and cut back a little on the turkey and added a little extra carrot and cabbage to make it a little healthier, also used reduced-fat soup. Great recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2010 08:00","GUID":"51075ec1e37540b78de3aa3d11fb9ebe","MemberId":1192727,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"camberc","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2010 08:00"},{"Comment":"
Recipe was a real \"keeper\" for our family. I made homemade dough in place of the store-bought crescent rolls in the original recipe. I also did not add chopped onion or cream of mushroom soup, instead I used a homemade white sauce.<\/p>
Will make this recipe again! :)<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2010 19:54","GUID":"25196f8fdc494b5fac2adfb435f0cc56","MemberId":4266811,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"RenaeR","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2010 19:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2009 16:04","GUID":"cb5604d70ef6453db62699c8175116a3","MemberId":3688815,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"heindl.be","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2009 16:04"},{"Comment":"
This was REALLY good! Just make sure when you reheat any leftovers, put it in the oven to crisp up the top again!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"eacb0d6b8bf245b9b64e26307d3a317d","MemberId":3836305,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MAndrews01","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2009 12:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"08\/25\/2008 11:03","GUID":"e8e2b1b5d30941e3bf1afea81a824953","MemberId":3351356,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"andreams092401","SubmittedDate":"08\/25\/2008 11:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2008 16:47","GUID":"2FD4C81BF08841B6B4FE3819A86A243C","MemberId":899404,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"murrell007","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2008 16:47"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43647,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311532,"name":"Casseroles","slug":"casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311467,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"These family-pleasing casserole recipes are sure to be a hit. From apps and green bean casseroles to dessert and main dish casseroles, you'll want to try them all!","parent":310796,"count":3387,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/"},{"term_id":311629,"name":"Turkey Casseroles","slug":"turkey-casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311564,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Healthier comfort food is right at your fingertips with these turkey casserole recipes.","parent":311532,"count":127,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/turkey-casseroles\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Turkey Cabbage Bake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n