Cheesy Turkeyburger Casserole

This was part of my weekly menu. I forgot to take pictures, but it was so good!


Ingredients
18oz 93% Lean Ground Turkey
2 cups Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni (or any pasta)
2 cups Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella
2 cans Diced Tomatoes
1 tbsp Oregano
1 tbsp Basil
1 tbsp Ground Cumin
2 cloves minced Garlic
1/2 cup Newman's Own Tomato Basil Tomato Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375*F.

Cook macaroni according to package and drain.

Brown turkey.

Add meat, tomatoes, garlic, sauce, oregano, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix together.

Add mixture to macaroni and pour in a baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Heat in oven for 7 minutes.

Add cheese to the top and bake until cheese melts and dish is bubbly (5-10 min)

Let set for about 5 minutes before cutting.

Servings Per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 304.4, Total Fat: 12.7 g, Cholesterol: 80.0 mg, Sodium: 436.3 mg, Total Carbs: 19.5g, Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g, Protein: 32.2 g

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Blue Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Blue Cheese
(serves 4)
1 cup 1 % milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz)
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz)
4 cups cooked elbow shaped pasta
1 lb chicken breast, cooked and chopped into bite sized pieces
1/2-2/3 cup hot buffalo wing sauce (recommended: Frank’s Red Hot)

Stir the milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the butter. When the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, add the cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is silky and well blended.

Place your cooked, drained pasta in a large bowl. Pour the hot sauce over it and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the hot sauce, evenly coating and moistening the meat evenly. Use more or less hot sauce depending on your spice preference.

Gently stir the chicken into the pasta, followed by the crumbled blue cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information for ¼ of the recipe:


Calories: 513, Fat: 16.6g, Cholesterol: 128.1mg, Sodium 450.9mg, Carb: 45.7g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 3.2g, Protein: 43.6g

Taco Pizza

Taco Pizza

• 1 lb. ground beef (I used ground Turkey)
  
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 2 (8 oz.) cans Pillsbury crescent rolls (reduced fat kind)
  
• 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans (I used the fat free kind)
• 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 4 green onions, chopped

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Brown ground beef and drain (I added red onion and bell peppers to the meat, cause well... they're delicious)

Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to the package directions.



Unroll crescent rolls into rectangles. Place in ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Press dough over the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.

(I punctured it a bunch with a fork to keep it from rising as much as possible.)

Bake at 375 oven for 11 to 13 minutes or just until golden brown.
Microwave beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Carefully spread beans over warm crust creating a thin layer.

Top with cooked beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese followed by tomatoes, black olives and green onion.

Return to oven for 3-6 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Makes 12 main dish servings or 48 appetizers.

Cheesy Turkeyburger Casserole

Cheesy Turkeyburger Casserole

Ingredients

18oz 93% Lean Ground Turkey
2 cups Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni (or any pasta)
2 cups Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella
2 cans Diced Tomatoes
1 tbsp Oregano
1 tbsp Basil
1 tbsp Ground Cumin
2 cloves minced Garlic
1/2 cup Newman's Own Tomato Basil Tomato Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375*F.

Cook macaroni according to package and drain.

Brown turkey.

Add meat, tomatoes, garlic, sauce, oregano, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix together.

Add mixture to macaroni and pour in a baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Heat in oven for 7 minutes.

Add cheese to the top and bake until cheese melts and dish is bubbly (5-10 min)

Let set for about 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 304.4, Total Fat: 12.7 g, Cholesterol: 80.0 mg, Sodium: 436.3 mg, Total Carbs: 19.5g, Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g, Protein: 32.2 g