Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey

1 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 ½ cups salsa

2 teaspoons ground cumin

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon chili powder

or to taste

1 ¼ cups milk

1 cup polenta

½ cup butter

softened

½ cup corn flour

3 tablespoons egg whites

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend

divided

2 cups salsa

Corn Tortilla Chips

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey onion and garlic. Cook and stir in the hot skillet until turkey is no longer pink about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups salsa cumin salt black pepper and chili powder. Stir together.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 3

Whisk milk polenta butter corn flour egg whites and baking soda together in a bowl. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour cooked ground turkey mixture over corn bread layer.

Step 4

Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend on top. Continue baking until top is bubbling 5 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Top casserole with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese and 2 cups salsa.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 462.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.8g 60%

Carbohydrates: 27.5g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 27g 42%

Saturated Fat: 14.5g 72%

Cholesterol: 121mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 1276.2IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.4mg 57%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 8.1mg 14%

Folate: 16.5mcg 4%

Calcium: 288.4mg 29%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 38.3mg 14%

Potassium: 566.9mg 16%

Sodium: 1279.1mg 51%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 242.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.