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Creamy Spinach Turkey Casserole
A delicious and healthy casserole combining lean turkey, spinach, and cheesy goodness, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 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 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- to taste Black pepper
- ½ cup diced red bell peppers (optional) (optional)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional) (optional)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, instead of cheddar) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- Cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in softened cream cheese until melted; cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix in beaten egg and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, then transfer to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden, then rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add diced red bell peppers or Greek yogurt as optional toppings.