How to Make Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting and flavorful dishes, Mexican cuisine always hits the spot. And if you're looking for a delicious way to switch up your traditional turkey leftovers, then this Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole is just the recipe you need. This casserole is the perfect way to utilize your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or any other special occasion, and it's packed with the bold and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ¼ cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
  • 2 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa, or to taste
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix
  • 1 (8.25 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground turkey in hot oil until turkey is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir chicken broth and taco seasoning mix into turkey; cook and stir until liquid reduces and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir orzo into turkey mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add salsa to turkey-orzo mixture, stir, and transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Stir muffin mix, creamed corn, and milk together in a bowl. Spread corn mixture over turkey mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Spread Mexican cheese blend over the top of the casserole and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1123mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 196mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 392mg