Cheesy Turkey Rice Casserole

This is a wonderful use of leftover turkey or you could even use chicken. You may also want to add potato chips to the top for some crunch.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
• 1 ½ cups chopped cooked turkey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Combine cooked rice, turkey, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, onion, chopped green chiles, eggs, cilantro, and butter in a large bowl, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Pour into prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is set and top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.