zesty turkey burger casserole

Name: Zesty Turkey Burger Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) Pepper Jack cheese, cut into cubes; 15 mini pepperoni slices; 4 tablespoon(s) hamburger seasoning, divided; 16 ounce(s) dry corkscrew pasta; 2 pound(s) ground turkey; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) smoked onion seasoning, divided; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 can(s) evaporated milk; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup(s) shredded Mexican cheese blend

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Sep 19, 2025

I created a new burger casserole recipe. It's ground turkey with more zesty, seasoned with Grill Mates' hamburger seasoning and Kinder's smoked onion seasoning, filled with corkscrew pasta, and pepperoni on the bottom.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, cut into cubes
15 mini pepperoni slices
4 tablespoons hamburger seasoning, divided
16 ounces dry corkscrew pasta
2 pounds ground turkey
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons smoked onion seasoning, divided
1 cup heavy cream
1 can evaporated milk
3/4 cup half and half
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make zesty turkey burger casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat the sides and bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3

Add cubed pepper Jack cheese, sliced pepperoni, and 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning; mix well with a fork.
Step 4

Cook corkscrew pasta according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Season with 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning.
Step 5

Heat ground turkey in a large,deep skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes until crumbled and browned.
Step 6

Reduced to low heat, stir in chopped red and green bell peppers, Dijon mustard,1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon smoked onion seasoning.
Step 7

Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 8

Heat the margarine and remaining smoked onion seasoning in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 9

Combine heavy cream, evaporated milk, half and half, cream cheese, shredded Mexican cheese blend, and remaining hamburger seasoning. Stir together for 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
Step 10

Add cooked corkscrew pasta and ground turkey mixture and stir well for 5 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
Step 11

Pour into a prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
Step 12

Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 8 minutes.
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