Low Carb Turkey Casserole
Make this Low Carb Casserole with your leftover turkey. Made with cauliflower rice, turkey, cheese and chili seasonings.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 265kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapeno peppers with or without seeds
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream 35%
- 4 cups leftover turkey chopped or shredded
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large frying pan1 tablespoon olive oil
- In the same pan saute the vegetables (except the cauliflower rice) with the salt and pepper until softened and then add the chicken broth. Once reduced remove from pan and transfer to a large bowl.1 celery stalk, 1 medium carrot, 3 cloves garlic, 2 jalapeno peppers, ¼ cup chicken broth, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- In the same pan add the cauliflower rice and cook over medium heat until the moisture from the rice has evaporated and becomes slightly crispy.2 cups cauliflower rice
- Create a well in the middle of the rice and add the cream cheese. Scoop the rice around the cream cheese to support melting the cheese. Pour the heavy cream around the rice and allow to simmer for 2 minutes.2 tablespoon cream cheese, 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- Stir together until ingredients are combined and then mix in with the vegetables in the large bowl.
- Add the turkey to the same large bowl with 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the chili powder.4 cups leftover turkey, 2 cups cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Transfer and spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9" x 13" casserole dish and top with a layer of the remaining cheddar. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes and then 3-5 minutes on broil to crisp up the cheese. (Refer to the detailed video instructions below if further clarification is needed)2 cups cheddar cheese
Video
Notes
Top Tip: For best results make sure to dry out the cauliflower rice in the pan. Removing the moisture helps to crisp up the rice and give it a slightly nutty flavour.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g