SOUTHWEST TURKEY CASSEROLE

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Maria Luisa Reyes of Bastrop, Texas writes, "When I was small, my mother and stepfather-who was head cook for an oil company-made this colorful casserole."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/3 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted., Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, corn and peas. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

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