How to Make Kristin's Turkey Butternut Squash Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it's time to start planning out your holiday menu. If you're looking for a new and delicious dish to add to your Thanksgiving spread, then look no further than Kristin's Turkey Butternut Squash Casserole.

This casserole is the perfect combination of savory and sweet, with tender chunks of turkey and creamy butternut squash, all baked to perfection in a rich and flavorful sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's sure to be a hit with yo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey; cook and stir until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  • Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, melted butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gradually stir milk mixture into turkey mixture. Transfer the skillet contents to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    509 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 152mg
    • Sodium: 793mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 273mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 441mg