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SPICY TURKEY-TORTILLA CASSEROLE


2009
05.06

Oregano, cumin and red pepper perk up ground turkey in this layered casserole. For a milder taste you can omit the red pepper.

1 lb. ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 cup Salsa Verde or green sauce

1/2 cup lowfat sour cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

8 corn tortillas (6 inches in diameter), cut into 1/2-inch strips

1/2 cup shredded lowfat Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350° F. Cook turkey, onion, vinegar, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, red pepper and garlic in skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until turkey is brown.

Spread 1/2 cup of the Salsa Verde in bottom of un-greased square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Mix remaining salsa, the sour cream and broth. Layer half each of the tortilla strips, turkey mixture and sour cream mixture on salsa in dish; repeat. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

4 servings



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HOT ARTICHOKE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD


2009
05.01

Swiss cheese and sun-dried tomatoes make for a winning combination of flavors! This recipe adapted from Land O’Lakes recipes.

1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (can use Kraft’s)

1/2 cup sour cream (I use light)

1/2 cup reduced calorie mayonnaise

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped (I use oil-packed)

2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Use with breadsticks or crackers

Heat oven to 350° F. Stir together all ingredients except parsley in large bowl. Spoon into 9-inch ovenproof shallow dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.

Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve hot with crackers or breadsticks.

Makes 12 servings

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