High Protein Ground Turkey Casserole
A creamy, cheesy casserole packed with lean ground turkey and fresh vegetables, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup diced red bell peppers (optional)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the softened cream cheese until blended.
- Incorporate the spinach and optional bell peppers, cooking until just wilted.
- Combine the egg and half of the cheddar cheese in a separate bowl, then mix it into the turkey mixture.
- Pour the turkey mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot, enjoying with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This casserole freezes well. Cool before storing, and reheat to enjoy on busy nights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: casserole, turkey, high protein, family dinner, comfort food