Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole

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A layer of succulent turkey with pasta to soak up the Mexican flavors under a moist, sweet corn-bread cheese topping. Serve with a salad for a complete meal.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 casserole
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • ¼ cup fat-free chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

  • 2 ounces orzo pasta

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa, or to taste

  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix

  • 1 (8.25 ounce) can cream-style corn

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground turkey in hot oil until turkey is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir chicken broth and taco seasoning mix into turkey; cook and stir until liquid reduces and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Stir orzo into turkey mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add salsa to turkey-orzo mixture, stir, and transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.

  4. Stir muffin mix, creamed corn, and milk together in a bowl. Spread corn mixture over turkey mixture.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Spread Mexican cheese blend over the top of the casserole and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

466 Calories
21g Fat
46g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 1123mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 196mg 15%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 392mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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