When you're craving a heartwarming dinner, these ground turkey casseroles are the way to go. Find tater tot bakes, enchilada stacks, skillet meals and more.
23 Ground Turkey Casseroles You’ll Crave
Updated on Aug. 21, 2024
Taco Noodle Dish
I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter…and used ingredients I had on hand to come up with this hearty casserole. Later, I modified it so it has less fat and fewer calories. —Judy Munger, Warren, Minnesota
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2/23
Classic Cottage Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cottage pie is a combination of ground beef or lamb with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese is the perfect comfort food. It’s a good remedy for the winter chills.—Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 403 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
3/23
Taco Noodle Dish
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter…and used ingredients I had on hand to come up with this hearty casserole. Later, I modified it so it has less fat and fewer calories. —Judy Munger, Warren, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 455 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
4/23
Three-Cheese Turkey Manicotti
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my husband’s favorite dish. He always requests it, even for holidays! You’ll love the variety of cheeses and spices that jazz it up. It’s restaurant-quality, but at a quarter of the price! —LuAnne Wallace Bennett, Powder Springs, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 stuffed shells: 647 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein.
5/23
Mexican Turkey Skillet
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but it’s delightfully light. Created by our Test Kitchen, it cooks in one skillet, so it’s a snap to clean up for a weeknight supper.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 254 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
6/23
Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Convenient no-cook lasagna noodles take the work out of this traditional favorite adapted for the slow cooker. It’s so easy to assemble for workdays or weekends. We like it accompanied by Parmesan bread or garlic cheese toast. —Lisa Micheletti, Collierville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 510 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1464mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein.
7/23
Turkey Linguine with Tomato Cream Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love an easy weeknight meal! This meal comes together quickly and uses up the half block of cream cheese that always ends up in my fridge. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 510 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein.
8/23
Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Italian classic takes on a distinctive Latin American flourish with the addition of chorizo. The sausage adds an extra kick and awesome flavor to a dish that's already a favorite. —Crystal McDuffy, Fairfax, Virginia.
9/23
Turkey Enchilada Stack
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a child, my husband was one of the pickiest kids around, but my mother-in-law could always get him to dig in to this enchilada dish. —Ashley Wolf, Alabaster, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 404 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
10/23
Taco Pasta
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a nice little twist on a classic dish. If you love cheese, feel free to add more, and green peppers are a great taste if you want some vegetables. —Barb Kondolf, Hamlin, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 402 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
11/23
Turkey Lo Mein
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
"I substituted turkey for pork in this classic Chinese recipe," reports Leigh Lundy of York, Nebraska. "It was a hit at our church potluck. My husband and two children love it, too."
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 294 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1024mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
12/23
Slow-Cooker Pizza
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Always a hit at our church dinners, this hearty casserole keeps folks coming back for more. —Julie Sterchi from Jackson, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 780 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein.
13/23
Southwest Tortilla-Turkey Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to cut back on red meat, but my husband thinks ground turkey can be dry. I think the taco seasoning and jalapeno juice in this recipe give the turkey added flavor and moistness, and he agrees! —Lindsay Ludden, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 496 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1502mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein.
14/23
Enchilada Stuffed Shells
Total Time
50 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I served this entree to my husband, my sister and my brother-in-law, who is a hard-to-please eater. He said he liked it and even took leftovers for lunch the next day—I was thrilled! —Rebecca Stout, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3 stuffed shells: 345 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
15/23
Mediterranean Turkey Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always heard that it’s important to eat a rainbow of colors to get all of the nutrients we need. Thanks to my garden-grown veggies, this dish certainly fits the bill. —Nicole Ehlert, Burlington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 259 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
16/23
One-Skillet Pasta
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was given to me 25 years ago and remains a family favorite. It's a tasty twist on traditional spaghetti, and making a one-skillet pasta saves time on prep and cleanup, too. —Susan Spence, Lawrenceville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-2/3 cups: 553 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 994mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 7g fiber), 41g protein.
17/23
Taco Lasagna
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans, the layered casserole comes together in a snap. There are never any leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks. —Terri Keena, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 454 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1138mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.
18/23
Mexicali Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor. —Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 331 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
19/23
Turkey Sausage Cabbage Rolls
Total Time
7 hours 50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I practically grew up in my Polish grandmother's kitchen, watching Babci cook and listening to her stories. I made her cabbage roll recipe healthier with whole grains and turkey, but kept the same rich flavors I remember. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cabbage roll with 3 tablespoons sauce: 202 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
20/23
Hamburger Mac and Cheese
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This skillet dinner is doubly quick. The leftovers-if there are any-can be reheated to make a second meal as tasty as the first. —Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 436 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
21/23
Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My parents and friends often request this for dinner. —Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 402 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
22/23
Taco Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes. —Kelly Roder, Fairfax, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 415 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
23/23
One-Pot Chili Mac
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty entree is low in fat, but full of flavor. I love that you can cook the dried pasta right in the chili. One less pot to wash! This also reheats in the microwave perfectly. —Dawn Forsberg, Saint Joseph, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
