Name: Creamy Ground Turkey Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 tsp olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey; 0.5 tsp salt; 2.5 tbsp butter; 0.5 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp flour; 1.75 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup milk; 3 cups broccoli, chopped; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper; 0.25 tsp paprika; 2 cups rice

Description

A comforting creamy casserole featuring ground turkey, broccoli, and fluffy rice, perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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2.5 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
0.5 tsp salt
2.5 tbsp butter
0.5 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp flour
1.75 cups chicken broth
0.5 cup milk
3 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pepper
0.25 tsp paprika
2 cups rice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Shred the cheddar cheese and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
Heat 2.5 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and 0.5 tsp salt; cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
Transfer turkey to a plate. In the same skillet, melt 2.5 tbsp butter. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously to avoid burning. Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over the mixture and mix well to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in 1.75 cups chicken broth, then 0.5 cup milk, allowing the sauce to simmer until thickened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Stir in 3 cups broccoli and simmer until tender-crisp, around 2-3 minutes. Mix in 1 cup cheddar cheese, 2 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp pepper until everything is melted and smooth.
Fold in the cooked turkey. Combine rice and sauce mixture in the prepared baking dish, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure you use the best quality ingredients, especially cheese and turkey, for optimal flavor. This dish can be easily customized with seasonal vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg