Description
This high protein ground turkey casserole is a cheesy, comforting, and family-friendly baked dish packed with spinach, cream cheese, and cheddar for a hearty low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 5 oz spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
- Optional: 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- Cook Turkey: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Season & Add Spinach: Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts (2–3 minutes).
- Add Cream Cheese: Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Mix In Egg & Cheese: Let mixture cool slightly, then stir in beaten egg and 1/2 cup cheddar.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Allow resting time for cleaner slices.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American