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Modern Comfort Casserole

A healthier twist on the classic calorie bomb casserole

6servings
1 hr 5 min
Easy
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Modern Comfort Casserole

About this recipe

This updated casserole brings comfort food into the modern age. Merging tradition with health-consciousness, it features lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a hint of indulgence with cheese and seasoned tater tots. Perfect for family meals, it's a dish that satisfies cravings without the guilt.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag frozen seasoned tater tots
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, brown the ground turkey with onions, bell peppers, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Steam broccoli until tender.

  4. 4

    In a casserole dish, layer the cooked turkey mixture, steamed broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, and shredded cheddar cheese.

  5. 5

    Top with a layer of frozen seasoned tater tots.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

  7. 7

    Serve hot.

Chef's tip

Consider substituting ground turkey with chicken or vegetarian crumbles for different dietary preferences. This recipe pairs well with a fresh green salad.

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