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Savory Squash Casserole

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Try this healthy twist to a traditional family favorite recipe. This savory squash casserole is low in calories and rich in flavor. 


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Wash squash and remove tips. Cut each squash into large pieces.
  4. In a large saucepan, cover squash with water and boil until tender.
  5. Drain squash in a colander and return to pan.
  6. Use a fork or potato masher to mash boiled squash.
  7. Heat olive oil in small skillet and sauté onion, bell pepper, green chilis, pepper and garlic powder until onions and bell peppers are tender.
  8. Lightly beat eggs in a separate dish.
  9. Add Greek yogurt, ¾ cup breadcrumbs, and sautéed vegetables to the saucepan with the squash and stir to combine.
  10. Spread mixture into a shallow baking dish and sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs on top.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
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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.

 

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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.
Recipe Notes

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 %

Casserole

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Here is your one-stop casserole shop for all things casserole knowledge!

Busy weeknights call for simple mealtime recipes. Use this quick formula to help you with your casserole mashup!

  • 2 cups veggies,
    • get creative with it!
  • 1-2 cups starch
    • such as potatoes, bread, or pasta
  • 1 cup binder
    • such as milk, soup, or cheese
  • 1 cup protein
    • such as eggs, chicken, beef, and much more!
  • Seasonings
    • be sure to keep an eye on the sodium levels you’re adding!

Family mealtime can be busy, but you don’t want to forget about food safety. According to USDA guidelines, the internal temperature of casseroles should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you can serve them for safe consumption.

Check out some of our casserole recipes on our website to get you started! Our Poblano Casserole recipe is one you may not have tried yet but is sure to be a new family favorite!

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Don’t think about skipping this favorite side dish! We have created a nutritious Sweet Potato Casserole that satisfies all your Thanksgiving cravings!


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Sweet Potatoes
Walnut Topping
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Sweet Potatoes
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse sweet potatoes under cool running water prior to cooking.
  2. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  3. Place your mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, salt, dried cranberries, and vanilla extract with the sweet potatoes and stir until well combined.
  4. Spread ingredients in a greased 9X13-inch baking dish.
Walnut Topping
  1. Using a spoon or baking spatula, mix walnuts, quick oats, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add softened butter and mix until well combined.
  2. Spread across the top of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  3. Bake casserole for 20-25 minutes or until it reaches 145*F
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Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole

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Straight from the slow cooker this casserole is filling and comforting. Try it soon for an instant family favorite!

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Place chicken breast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, thyme, and parsley. Pour seasoned soup mixture over chicken breast.
  4. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low 6 – 8 hours until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  5. Remove chicken breast from slow cooker and shred into fine pieces. Add shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir in hot cooked egg noodles, baby spinach, and shredded cheese. Replace lid and allow to heat through for 15 – 20 minutes until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size (207g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 115 mg 38 % Sodium 290 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 43 g 16 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 26 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 149 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 546 mg 10 %

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