cajun turkey lasagna
This new lasagna recipe will blow your mind. I created a taste of Louisiana, filled with leftover turkey with cajun spices and don't forget the andouille sausage!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
- 6 cups sliced leftover roasted turkey
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced and quartered
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno liquids
- 1 - vidalia sweet onion, peeled and diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 jar three cheese alfredo sauce
- 1 package ricotta cheese
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 3 teaspoons tabasco sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
How To Make cajun turkey lasagna
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
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Step 3Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turkey slices and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; saute for 5 minutes. Remove the browned turkey slices from pan and transfer to a large plate. Set aside.
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Step 4Add sausage pieces into the saucepan. Cook about 3 minutes or until browned. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Remove from saucepan, spoon into a large bowl, and set aside.
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Step 5Add jalapeno liquids and remaining margarine; mix well. Stir in diced onion, chopped red pepper, jalapeno slices and garlic until tender for 6 minutes.
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Step 6Remove from heat. Add cooked meat and alfredo sauce; mix well.
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Step 7In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, dry onion soup mix, tabasco sauce, cream cheese and remaining Cajun seasoning. Whisk together until blended.
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Step 8Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover bottom with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread with 1/2 of meat mixture. Spoon with 1/2 of ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with shredded Monterey jack and Parmesan cheese.
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Step 9Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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