CALIFORNIA CASSEROLE

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This is an old recipe from my grandmothers collection that I've updated for myself with lower fat options.

Provided by Miz Lily

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 13 x 9" pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey (I use 93% lean)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced (or garlic powder)
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1 cup light sour cream
2 1/2 ounces black olives, drained (sliced)
3/4 cup green onion, sliced
8 ounces egg noodles (or lasagna noodles)
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large skillet combine turkey, salt, sugar, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Bring to a boil stirring to break up the meat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream, olives and green onions in a bowl, set aside.
  • Coat a 13 x 9" baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of the dish. Layer noodles, sauce, and cream cheese mixture. (I've only ever made this with egg noodles, which only makes one layer of each item. If you use lasagna noodles, repeat layering until noodles are gone.) Top entire casserole with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Makes 12, 3x4 inch servings.

Bayazid Sarder
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the crispy topping, too. I will definitely be making this again.


md Ahsanullah ak
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


David Bennett
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the crispy topping, too. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Debrine
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I thought this casserole was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I would probably add some more spices next time.


faraz bukhari
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tshabu Vanessa
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This casserole was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the sauce was bland. I also didn't like the crispy topping. I wouldn't make this again.


Aaron-Smith Juel
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I also liked the crispy topping. I would definitely make this again.


Fairoos Fairoos
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I used leftover chicken from a roasted chicken and it worked perfectly. The casserole was creamy and flavorful, and the topping was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again!


Aohn K
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the avocado and cilantro. It gave the casserole a really fresh and unique flavor.


Edith Okorare
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I loved the creamy sauce and the crispy topping. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.


Cojuana Kenney
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was moist and tender. I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. I also added some chopped broccoli and carrots to the casserole for extra


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