Herb Crusted Stuffing Casserole with Turkey
A delicious stuffing casserole combined with ground turkey and herbs, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 0.4536 lb ground turkey
- 1.0 cup celery, diced
- 1.0 cup onion, chopped
- 3.0 cup turkey or chicken broth
- 8.0 cup herbed stuffing mix
- 2.0 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2.0 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.0 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.0 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1.0 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1.0 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2.0 each eggs, beaten
- 0.0 to taste Salt and pepper
- 1.0 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4.0 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced celery and chopped onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, sautéed vegetables, turkey broth, herbed stuffing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, thyme, sage, parsley, and beaten eggs. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter. Transfer the stuffing mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
- Make the Herb Crust: In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the stuffing mixture in the casserole dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.