Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 casserole

Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole Recipe

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 465.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.7g 51%

Carbohydrates: 46.2g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 20.5g 32%

Saturated Fat: 8g 40%

Cholesterol: 78.3mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 476.6IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 60%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 85.4mcg 21%

Calcium: 196.1mg 20%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 40.3mg 14%

Potassium: 391.5mg 11%

Sodium: 1123.4mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 184.6

*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.