Wild Rice and Turkey Casserole

Name: Wild Rice and Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
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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Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

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

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Mar 22, 2010

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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

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

tip 1
Look for frozen or canned cooked wild rice at the grocery store.
tip 2
Cubed cooked chicken can be used in place of the turkey.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 32g Protein, 21g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370

Calories from Fat: 160

Total Fat: 18g; 27%

Saturated Fat: 10g; 51%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 155mg; 52%

Sodium: 730mg; 30%

Potassium: 450mg; 13%

Total Carbohydrate: 21g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 32g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 30%; 30%

Calcium: 50%; 50%

Iron: 10%; 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 Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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