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Turkey, Broccoli, Rice Casserole

October 29, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

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!


Turkey, Broccoli, Rice Casserole
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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces cooked light meat turkey, skinless chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2.5 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 cup mushroom pieces
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1.5 cups 1% Milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Servings: 1 cup servings
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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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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, casserole, rice, Turkey

Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup

December 12, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

CREAMY + CHEESY – You don’t want to miss out on this loaded potato soup. It’s full of protein and creamy enough to satisfy your cravings!


Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup
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Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
12 2 cup servings
Servings
12 2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 6 cup russet potatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun creole seasoning
  • 4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Brown ground beef with yellow onion in a dutch oven or soup pot. Remove from pan and reserve for later.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to pot, bring to a boil, and cook potatoes until soft.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
  6. Add cooked ground beef, milk, ½ cup of shredded cheese, and ¼ cup of green onion.
  7. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
  8. Serve garnished with remaining cheddar cheese and green onion.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, fall, ground beef, main dish, soup, soups

Mac N Cheese

November 17, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This time of year calls for all of your favorite comfort foods. This recipe is a guilt-free way to enjoy homestyle Mac n Cheese without the added fat content of most recipes.


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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt nonfat
  • 8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot add the olive oil on medium-low heat.
  3. Add the flour and whisk constantly until well combined.
  4. Stir in the milk and whisk until well combined and the mixture begins to thicken.
  5. Add the greek yogurt and whisk to combine, then add the cheese and let melt stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the sauce appears to be well combined, melted, and thickened, stir in the cooked pasta and mix to combine.
  7. Add salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheese, dairy, fall, healthy side dish, mac n cheese, side dish, Side Dishes

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