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Southwest Turkey Casserole

Name: Southwest Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 4-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Dash pepper; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup cubed cooked turkey; 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1/3 cup frozen corn; 1/3 cup frozen peas

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Maria Luisa Reyes of Bastrop, Texas writes, “When I was small, my mother and stepfather—who was head cook for an oil company—made this colorful casserole.”

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/3 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup frozen peas

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, corn and peas. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

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