turkey french onion casserole

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Dec 27, 2012

This recipe is from an Oikos Greek Yogurt flier and with a few adjustments to my family's liking this turned out pretty good. You could even use different meats, or vegetables or noodles or cheeses.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions, some green part too
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup milk, i use 2%
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup oikos greek plain yogurt
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked basmati rice*, or your favorite
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • Garnish: - french fried onions or slivered almonds,if desired
  • * - basmati rice is of indian origin , from india and is a non-glutenous long grained rice.

How To Make turkey french onion casserole

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and butter and sauté onions and garlic, stirring occasionally. Cook about 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir until well blended, add Basil, salt and pepper. Slowly stir in milk.
  • Step 2
    Continue cooking,stirring frequently, until sauce thickens. Add cheese and stir until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and fold in yogurt. Pour sauce into a bowl and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In the same skillet add rice, broth and spinach. Stir until well blended and cook until spinach has wilted. Heat oven to 350^. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 4
    Pour rice mixture into baking dish. Cover with turkey and then sauce. Sprinkle top with French onions or slivered almonds if desired or leave plain. Bake for 20 minutes.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Turkey
Category: Casseroles
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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