Chili Turkey Casserole Recipes

SPICY CHILI AND CORNMEAL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium; add the cumin, garlic, oregano, chipotles, adobo sauce, tomato paste and a few grinds of pepper and stir until combined. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomatoes and chicken broth and cook until the broth is reduced, 8 minutes more. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook the polenta according to package instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and chopped jalapenos. Spray a 3-quart flameproof casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the chili in the bottom of the casserole and top with the polenta, spreading evenly to cover the chili completely. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve hot, with toppings.

TURKEY, MUSHROOM AND CORN MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers with the stock, garlic, onions, cilantro and some salt and pepper, then puree. In a saucepot over medium heat, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour. Add the milk and cream and raise the heat a bit. Add the poblano puree and simmer to thicken and cook the sauce, 20 to 25 minutes.
• For the casserole: Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the butter and melt into the oil. Brown the mushrooms, about 10 minutes. Then add the corn and shallots, and cook to lightly brown the corn and soften the shallots, about 5 minutes more. Add the turkey and stock and heat through.
• Char the tortillas over an open flame on a gas burner, or in dry skillet.
• Layer half the turkey, mushrooms and corn in a casserole dish, and top with half the sauce, cheese and a shingled layer of 3 tortillas. Top the tortillas with the remaining turkey, mushrooms and corn, tortillas, sauce and cheese. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, or bake to serve. Bake at 400 degrees F from room temperature until heated through and brown and bubbly.

TURKEY CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat salsa, chiles, garlic and salt over medium-high heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• In blender, place salsa mixture. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Place half of tortilla chips in baking dish; layer with 2 cups of the turkey, half of the salsa mixture and 2 cups of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortilla chips, turkey, salsa mixture and cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles; heat through.

CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°.
• Heat chili in a pot first.
• Put layer of crushed corn chips on bottom of roasting pan.
• Pour chili over corn chips.
• Cover with grated cheddar cheese.
• Place in oven until cheese has melted.
• Serve with hot dogs - hamburgers.
• Dollops of sour cream on chili optional.
• Kids like it just by itself, especially if you pour just chili in a Frito Corn Chip bag topped with sour cream.

CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain fat. Add the celery, chili, tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. Heat thoroughly, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
• Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. When cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. Top with the cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, chile peppers and sour cream.
• Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with corn tortillas. Follow with a layer of turkey. Pour soup mixture over turkey, sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

CHILI TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and fry turkey quickly for about 1 minute.
• Stir in the leeks, pepper and garlic and cook for further 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add the chilli flakes, tomatoes, lentils and stock.
• Bring to the boil, cover, then simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until all the ingredients are tender.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste and stir in the creme fraiche if using.
• Serve with rice or crusty bread.