Best 7 Barley Turkey And Butternut Squash Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting and wholesome Barley Turkey and Butternut Squash Casserole, a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul. This hearty casserole combines tender chunks of turkey, sweet and earthy butternut squash, and plump barley, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. With a golden-brown crust and a medley of herbs and spices, this dish is a feast for the senses. Alongside this main course, you'll find a collection of delectable recipes to complement your culinary journey. From a refreshing Butternut Squash and Kale Salad to a rich and creamy Turkey Gravy, these recipes offer a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, ensuring a delightful and memorable meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to satisfy and nourish.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CASSEROLE



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Don't judge a book by it's cover - this Butternut Squash and Turkey Casserole may not look like much, but it's packed with flavor and a delicious way to use up turkey leftovers.

Provided by Deborah

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash (2 to 2 1/2 lbs)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onion
2 cups seasoned salad croutons
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed, cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out all of the seeds. Place it in a baking dish, cut side down. Fill the dish with about 1/2" of hot water. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the dish and turn the squash cut side up. Return to the oven and continue to bake until soft, 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Scoop the flesh out of the squash and place in a bowl. Mash, and then set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the croutons, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the turkey, chicken broth, and reserved squash and cook until heated through.
  • Grease a 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Transfer the squash mixture to the dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the top with the cheese, then return to the oven to bake until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 more minutes.

KRISTIN'S TURKEY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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I got this recipes from Allrecipes.com member Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas. This is my very tweaked version that cuts some of the fat and calories. I think this is a great recipe for a family.

Provided by Kristin Ferguson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 onion, chopped
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground turkey until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and onion to ground turkey; cook and stir until squash is slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
  • Whisk milk, mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into turkey mixture. Transfer squash-turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crackers over squash-turkey mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 793.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

BARLEY, TURKEY AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Barley's nutty flavor goes well with onions, mushrooms, or peas. Butternut squash also is a good complement. This large, pear-shaped winter squash has sweet, orange flesh. With onion, green pepper and sage, you'll be glad you had turkey leftovers.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1/2 lb turkey breast, cooked, cubed or 1/2 lb diced turkey
2 small butternut squash
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon dried sage
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat a 4-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, boil squash halves 5 minutes or until not quite tender.
  • Drain.
  • When cool enough to handle, scoop flesh from each half and dice.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add green pepper, onion and diced squash.
  • Sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add sage and pepper and stir to coat.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add barley and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes, until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Mix in diced turkey.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with feta cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 177.8, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 16.3

SPEEDY BUTTERNUT SQUASH BARLEY 'RISOTTO'



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Swap rice for barley to make this easy squash 'risotto' with spinach and sage. It's healthy and low in calories and fat - perfect for a quick supper

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp olive oil
1 large shallot or small onion, finely chopped
300g squash or pumpkin, cut into 1cm cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
small handful of sage leaves, finely chopped
½ tsp ground mace or a good grating of nutmeg
160g spinach leaves
2 x 400g cans barley in water, drained
300ml hot vegetable stock
40g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the shallot with a pinch of salt for 5 mins until soft. Add the squash, garlic, sage and mace, and fry, stirring continually, for another 6-8 mins until the squash is starting to soften and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Tip in the spinach and barley with some seasoning and the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 mins until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash more stock or water, if you like. When the 'risotto' is thick and creamy, taste to see if it needs a little more mace or nutmeg and seasoning. Stir in most of the parmesan, then top with the remaining parmesan and grind over some black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BARLEY SOUP



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I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with oatmeal dinner rolls and you've got a delicious, healthy dinner. -Julie Sloan, Osceola, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h35m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small butternut squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
4 cups water
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked turkey

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except turkey, in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until squash and barley are tender, 5-7 hours., Stir in turkey; cook, covered until heated through, about 15 minutes., Freeze Option: Transfer to three 1-qt. freezer containers; cool. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARLEY-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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This stuffed butternut squash is a great tasting fall dish I've been making for years. It's pretty easy to make and makes for a very filling meal.

Provided by Spooky

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 1/2) pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ pound smoked turkey, diced
½ cup minced yellow onion
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
¾ cup quick-cooking barley
⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Boil squash halves in the water for 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Scoop flesh from each half, leaving about 1/2 inch flesh with skin. Chop scooped flesh into a small dice and set aside. Place squash halves scooped-sides up onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and squash cubes. Saute for 3 minutes. Add sage and black pepper; stir to coat. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add barley and return to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spoon barley mixture into squash halves on the baking sheet. Top with feta cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1311.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

BUTTERNUT TURKEY BAKE



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Butternut squash adds a little sweetness to this comforting casserole. You can use leftover turkey and even replace the croutons with leftover stuffing, if you wish. It's sure to satisfy your family. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups seasoned salad croutons
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender. Scoop out flesh; mash and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the croutons, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until croutons are toasted. Stir in the squash, turkey and broth; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the casserole. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Use a flavorful broth to add depth to the dish. Chicken or vegetable broth are both good options.
  • Cook the barley according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
  • Season the casserole to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. Be careful not to overseason, as the flavors will intensify as the casserole bakes.
  • Top the casserole with a breadcrumb or cracker crumb topping before baking. This will help to create a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

This barley, turkey, and butternut squash casserole is a delicious and hearty fall dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The casserole is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this casserole a try!

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