Are you looking for a delicious and comforting side dish to serve at your next Thanksgiving or holiday gathering? If so, Kristin's Turkey Butternut Squash Casserole is a perfect choice. This delectable dish combines the rich flavors of roasted turkey and sweet butternut squash, along with a creamy sauce and a crunchy topping. It's easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KRISTIN'S TURKEY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
I got this recipes from Allrecipes.com member Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas. This is my very tweaked version that cuts some of the fat and calories. I think this is a great recipe for a family.
Provided by Kristin Ferguson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground turkey until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion to ground turkey; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
- Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into turkey mixture. Transfer squash-turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crackers over squash-turkey mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 793.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
KRISTIN'S TURKEY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
I got this recipes from Allrecipes.com member Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas. This is my very tweaked version that cuts some of the fat and calories. I think this is a great recipe for a family.
Provided by Kristin Ferguson
Categories Ground Turkey
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground turkey until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion to ground turkey; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
- Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into turkey mixture. Transfer squash-turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crackers over squash-turkey mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 793.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
BARLEY, TURKEY AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
Barley's nutty flavor goes well with onions, mushrooms, or peas. Butternut squash also is a good complement. This large, pear-shaped winter squash has sweet, orange flesh. With onion, green pepper and sage, you'll be glad you had turkey leftovers.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Poultry
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a 4-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, boil squash halves 5 minutes or until not quite tender.
- Drain.
- When cool enough to handle, scoop flesh from each half and dice.
- Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add green pepper, onion and diced squash.
- Sauté 3 minutes.
- Add sage and pepper and stir to coat.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Add barley and return to boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes, until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in diced turkey.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with feta cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 177.8, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 16.3
KRISTIN'S TURKEY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
I got this recipes from Allrecipes.com member Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas. This is my very tweaked version that cuts some of the fat and calories. I think this is a great recipe for a family.
Provided by Kristin Ferguson
Categories Ground Turkey
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground turkey until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion to ground turkey; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
- Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into turkey mixture. Transfer squash-turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crackers over squash-turkey mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 793.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
KRISTIN'S TURKEY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
I got this recipes from Allrecipes.com member Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas. This is my very tweaked version that cuts some of the fat and calories. I think this is a great recipe for a family.
Provided by Kristin Ferguson
Categories Ground Turkey
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground turkey until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion to ground turkey; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
- Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into turkey mixture. Transfer squash-turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crackers over squash-turkey mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 793.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
KRISTIN'S TURKEY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
I got this recipes from Allrecipes.com member Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas. This is my very tweaked version that cuts some of the fat and calories. I think this is a great recipe for a family.
Provided by Kristin Ferguson
Categories Ground Turkey
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground turkey until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion to ground turkey; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
- Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into turkey mixture. Transfer squash-turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crackers over squash-turkey mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 793.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
TURKEY SQUASH CASSEROLE
I combined two recipes to come up with this casserole, and it suits my family's tastes perfectly. Using ground turkey adds to the convenience.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook turkey in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the squash and onion. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. , In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Stir into the turkey mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BUTTERNUT TURKEY BAKE
Butternut squash adds a little sweetness to this comforting casserole. You can use leftover turkey and even replace the croutons with leftover stuffing, if you wish. It's sure to satisfy your family. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender. Scoop out flesh; mash and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the croutons, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until croutons are toasted. Stir in the squash, turkey and broth; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of squash. This will give your casserole a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of butternut squash, acorn squash, and kabocha squash.
- Roast the squash before adding it to the casserole. This will help to caramelize the squash and bring out its natural sweetness.
- Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Gruyère cheese will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
- Don't overcook the casserole. The squash should be tender, but still slightly firm.
- Make sure to serve the casserole warm. This will help to keep the cheese melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash and turkey casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding different vegetables, cheeses, and herbs. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this casserole is sure to be a hit.
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