Wild Rice and Turkey Casserole

Nutty wild rice gives interesting depth to this simple casserole of cooked turkey, summer peppers, and shredded cheese.

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  • ingredients 11
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total Time 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

1
cup cooked white rice
1
cup cooked wild rice
2
cups diced (1/4 to 1/2 inch) cooked turkey breast
2
cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1
can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1/2
cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2
cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2
eggs, slightly beaten
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8- or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, mix white rice and wild rice; spread evenly over bottom.
  • 2 In large bowl, mix turkey, cheese, milk, bell peppers, eggs, salt and pepper. Spoon over rice.
  • 3 Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

EXPERT TIPS

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Expert Tips

Look for frozen or canned cooked wild rice at the grocery store.

Cubed cooked chicken can be used in place of the turkey.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
(
Calories from Fat
160),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
18g
18%
(Saturated Fat
10g,
10%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
155mg
155%;
Sodium
730mg
730%;
Total Carbohydrate
21g
21%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
  Sugars
8g
8%
),
Protein
32g
32%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%;
Vitamin C
30%;
Calcium
50%;
Iron
10%;
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

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reinbeauchaser report Posted Feb. 23, 2013 8:55 PM
Made this a couple of nights ago and had leftovers tonight. I used 2 cups plain white rice because I didn't have wild rice. Used 1/2 cup lowfat milk and one cup evaporated milk. Added about 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and about 1/2 tsp celery seeds. Added 1 tsp dried Rosemary (which I will nix the next time and replace it with poultry seasoning). Used half Mexican blend shredded cheese because I didn't have enough mozzarella. During last 15-20 minutes of baking, I topped the casserole with crushed potato chips. Turned out yummy, though it was still under-seasoned a bi
Pondesol report Posted Jan. 12, 2012 3:08 PM
This casserole is pretty and tasty. We have it often.
Marikuza report Posted Apr. 9, 2010 5:01 PM
I made this casserole for dinner and my family liked it very much. It was very tasty, satisfying, and had a good flavor. I will be sure to make it again.

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