Ground Turkey Casserole
Ground turkey casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Featuring tender ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and a gooey cheese topping, this one-pan meal is both simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors that brings family and friends together around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned and crumbly.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and cooked pasta or rice; combine well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, then bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg