Description
Ground turkey casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese into a satisfying dish that brings smiles at the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is both hearty and delicious, ensuring everyone asks for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey and garlic; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the turkey mixture with cooked pasta or rice in a large bowl.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg