Description
A comforting ground turkey casserole packed with vibrant vegetables and topped with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups colorful vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked rice or pasta
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey, cooking until browned.
- Add the colorful vegetable medley and cook until softened.
- Incorporate rice or pasta, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve and enjoy after cooling slightly.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Make-ahead options available for easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey, casserole, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe