Nutty wild rice gives interesting depth to this simple casserole of cooked turkey, summer peppers, and shredded cheese.
Cheesy Wild Rice and Turkey Casserole
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 1 hr 15 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
- 2 cups diced (1/4 to 1/2 inch) cooked turkey breast
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8- or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, mix white rice and wild rice; spread evenly over bottom.
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Step2In large bowl, mix turkey, cheese, milk, bell peppers, eggs, salt and pepper. Spoon over rice.
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Step3Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
370
Calories
18g
Total Fat
32g
Protein
21g
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 370
- Calories from Fat
- 160
- Total Fat
- 18g
- 27%
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- 51%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 155mg
- 52%
- Sodium
- 730mg
- 30%
- Potassium
- 450mg
- 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 21g
- 7%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 4%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 32g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 30%
- 30%
- Calcium
- 50%
- 50%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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