High Protein Ground Turkey Casserole
A nutritious and comforting casserole featuring lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and creamy cheeses, perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped or whole
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup diced red bell peppers
- Optional: ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Optional: mozzarella instead of cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9″x9″ baking dish.
- Cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the beaten egg and ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or low-fat cream cheese. Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing for neat portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg