Turkey Casserole

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

  • Acorn Squash
  • Lean Ground Turkey
  • Dash Black Pepper
  • Chicken Broth
  • Instant Gravy Mix
  • Carrots
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Red Onion
  • Celery
  • White Wine
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Cooked Rice *Optional

HOW TO MAKE:

  1. Cut acorn squash in half and remove the seeds.
  2. Place the acorn squash with the cut edge face down in a shallow glass baking dish and fill with 1 inch of water.
  3. Place the squash in the microwave on high for 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
  4. Spray a pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
  5. Brown the ground turkey and season with black pepper to taste.
  6. In a separate bowl, stir together the gravy mix with half of the chicken broth and mix well.
  7. Pour gravy over the turkey breast and stir.
  8. Add the other half of chicken broth, vegetables, wine and cayenne pepper.
  9. Cover and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat.
  11. Using a large spoon, scoop out the squash and remove from the skin.
  12. Stir into mixture.
  13. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.