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Turkey, Broccoli, Rice Casserole

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Fall comfort food season is here. Warm up with our Turkey, Broccoli & Rice Casserole — a cozy favorite packed with lean protein, grains, and nutrient-rich veggies. 

Perfect for busy holiday schedules:
-Make ahead
-Freeze for later
-Reheat when you need a quick, delicious meal! 

Easy, hearty, and family-approved — the ultimate way to stress less and enjoy more this season!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Cook rice according to package directions.
  4. Wash Broccoli and mushrooms. Chop broccoli, mushrooms, and onion into small pieces.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter and Sauté mushrooms, broccoli, and onions until onions are tender
  6. Sprinkle flour over butter and vegetable mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Add milk, yogurt, and seasoning, and stir to blend
  8. In a large bowl, combine turkey, rice and vegetable mixture.
  9. Spread the mixture in a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  10. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes until edges are bubbly and the top is lightly browned
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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Craving intense buffalo flavor? Look no further! These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a breeze to make and ideal for a quick lunch. Enjoy the simplicity of one-bowl prep and effortless cleanup. Plus, they reheat beautifully, making leftovers a delight.


Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. If meatballs are too dry, add a teaspoon of water at time until mixture holds shape.
  3. Use a medium cookie scoop to portion 25 meatballs. Roll each into a ball.
  4. Brush your air fryer with oil or line the air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. Place meatballs in the basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until the center of the meatball reaches 165 degrees.
  6. Remove the cooked meatballs to a plate and cover with foil while cooking any remaining meatballs. Meatballs are best after they have rested for about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with an additional drizzle of buffalo sauce. Garnish with chives or green onions, if desired.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Nutrition Facts Serving size 5 Meatballs (196g) servings per container 5 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 120 mg 40 % Sodium 390 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 7 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 0 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 35 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 54 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 69 mg 2 %

Tater Tot Casserole

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Tater tot Casserole has always been a family favorite.  However, the typical recipe is high in fat, preservatives and sodium.  This new and improved recipe adds cubed butternut squash for a delicious sweet flavor and added potassium.  This will soon be the new family favorite.

 

Tater Tot Casserole
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  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
  5. Add ground turkey and break up with a spoon.
  6. When meat is starting to brown, add all of the vegetables to the pan.
  7. Continue cooking until turkey is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
  8. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine.
  9. Gradually stir in beef stock and then milk.
  10. Stir in thyme and parsley.
  11. Bring to a bubble and continue cooking, stirring until sauce has thickened.
  12. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  13. Top with tater tots.
  14. Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and tater tots are browned and crispy.
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Healthy Tator Tot Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 16 g 21 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 71 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 447 mg 10 %

Pear and Pomegranate Crumble

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Enjoy a cozy and warm homemade dessert with flavorful fall spices and fruits.


Pear and Pomegranate Crumble
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Pear and Pomegranate Crumble
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat an 8X8 square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cubed pears, pomegranate seeds, orange juice, vanilla, cornstarch, nutmeg, and only 1 tsp of cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix 1 tsp of cinnamon, oats, and flour. Pour over honey and melted butter. Combine well.
  4. Evenly spread fruit mixture into prepared pan and distribute flour mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble looks golden.
  6. Let cool so juices can thicken before serving.
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Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

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Craving that homestyle taste but short on time? These Airfryer Chicken Fried Steak Bites can be ready in 10 minutes and have that comforting homestyle taste. Spice up these bites with the homemade seasoning mix!


Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis
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Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis
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  1. Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
  2. In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
  3. To prepare breading stations, set out 3 medium size bowls. In the first bowl, place flour and one-third of the homemade seasoning and mix. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs with milk. In the third bowl, lightly mix panko breadcrumbs with another one-third of the homemade seasoning mix.
  4. Next, take the ground beef in a bowl and lightly mix the remaining one-third homemade seasoning mix into the beef. Take about 1 tablespoon size piece of beef and form into palm size square minis. Place in a bowl or on a plate until all are ready to coat.
  5. To bread, first place steak minis in the flour bowl to coat, then place in egg bowl to dredge, and then place in breadcrumb bowl to cover the minis with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
  7. Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.
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