Best Southwest Turkey Casserole Recipes

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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.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWEST TURKEY CASSEROLE



Southwest Turkey Casserole image

This delicious dish is similar to quiche. I usually serve it for dinner, but it would be good for brunch as well. It is easy to make and freezes well (before cooking). Can be cut in half for smaller families.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 corn tortillas
10 slices deli turkey (deli slices such as Oscar Meyer)
1 cup canned diced green chiles
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray 9X13 dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Break tortillas into pieces on bottom of pan.
  • Layer turkey slices over tortillas.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine green chilies, black olives, corn, cilantro and cheese. Pour over turkey layer.
  • In same bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic and pepper. Pour over cheese layer.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 271.1, Sodium 973.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 28.2

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