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A metal serving spoon scooping a portion of baked Ground Turkey Casserole Recipes with melted cheddar cheese, peas, corn, and carrots out of a white rectangular baking dish.

Best Ground Turkey Casserole Recipes | Easy & Cheesy Family Dinner

By Nancy
Make this Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe with seasoned ground turkey, tender vegetables, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. An easy, comforting family dinner for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South Western, Southern, American
Servings 6
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey 93% lean works best
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions
 

Step 1: Brown the Turkey

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Don’t rush this part
    Ground turkey cooking in a stainless steel skillet with oil on a marble countertop, being stirred with a wooden spoon

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

  • Toss in onion and garlic once the turkey’s halfway done. Stir until fragrant, about three minutes.
    Ground turkey cooking in a stainless steel skillet with oil on a marble countertop, being stirred with a wooden spoon

Step 3: Build the Base

  • Stir in your cooked rice or pasta, frozen vegetables, cream soup, and sour cream.

Step 4: Season Generously

  • Add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste as you go!

Step 5: Assemble and Top

  • Pour everything into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Spread it evenly, then shower the top with shredded cheddar

Step 6: Bake to Golden Perfection

  • Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and turns lightly golden. Let it rest five minutes before serving

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 320-360 kcal
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 2-3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
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