Aunt Bee's Cheesy Turkey, Tomato and Zucchini Casserole

4 from 2 votes

Aunt Bee's Cheesy Turkey, Tomato and Zucchini Casserole

Aunt Bee's healthy CHEESY TURKEY, TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE is full of fresh Italian flavors for an easy dinner that the entire family can enjoy!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Turkey Casserole, Zucchini Casserole

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 319kcal

Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey breast you can substitute with an equal amount of ground chicken or ground beef, if preferred
1 small onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. zucchini about 3 small, diced
1 cup cooked brown rice I used a microwaveable cup of Minute Rice
1 14.5 ounce can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat about 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey, onion, and garlic in the skillet until no longer pink. Drain off any fat and return meat to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in zucchini and cook over medium heat for about 5 more minutes. Stir in rice, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes (or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly).

Notes

Cooking for Just Two? Just cut the ingredients in half and prepare the casserole in an 8-inch square baking dish.

Want to Prep Ahead? Prepare the casserole as instructed through Step 3. Top with the mozzarella cheese, allow to cool to room temperature, and then wrap tightly. Freeze the casserole for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, just thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight. Proceed with baking as instructed in Step 4.

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