High Protein Ground Turkey Casserole
A hearty, nutritious casserole combining lean ground turkey, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped or whole
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup diced red bell peppers
- Optional: ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Optional: mozzarella instead of cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- Cook the ground turkey over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in the softened cream cheese, stirring until melted and blended well.
- Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then add the beaten egg and ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the top is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Consider pairing with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. For a crispy top layer, broil for a minute or two before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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