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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » Main Course / Meals » Casserole

    Published: Feb 16, 2015 · Modified: Jan 21, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

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     Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole - A cheesy dinner casserole featuring ground turkey, fresh broccoli, Harvarti cheese and orzo pasta.

    Yum
    Turkey Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

     

    Okay, I give up. I'm waving the white flag.  I know back in January I said I was making salad for dinner a few times a week and this week, I am reporting that I have failed.  If you live in Massachusetts you can feel my struggle, I'm sure. So here's the deal.  It's hard for me to want to eat bright, beautiful fresh veggies when I'm buried under the snow.  Most of you probably know that we have been getting clobbered this winter.  As of today, we are at the third snowiest season on record and we're getting pretty close to moving up on that list.   My point being, is that when it's in single digits and snow is slowly burying us alive (dramatic much?), I WANT COMFORT FOOD! I want casseroles and I want melted cheese and pasta and just all around ooey gooey goodness! And I'm not sorry about that!

     

    Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

     

    I swear, as soon as this ridiculous weather gives us a break, I will go back to my beautiful salads full of color and beauty and hope for a warmer season on the horizon.  But for today, give me comfort! This is one of those dishes that I think can go in a lot of different directions.  As a matter of fact, the recipe I adapted this from (found here) uses Fontina cheese.  I love Fontina, but I had Harvarti in my fridge, so I used that.  I think any cheese would really go well, so if you have something different kicking around, by all means, use it.  You could probably even change the veggie to spinach if  that's your thing.  Go for it.  Make it your own. Part of me wants to ask you where you are and how your weather is, but I'm afraid I'll just get mad at you if you live in a warm weather climate, so I'll refrain.

     

     

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    Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

    Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

    Christine
    5 from 3 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • 12 oz orzo
    • 3 C broccoli florets
    • 2.5 C milk I use 1%
    • 2 T flour
    • 6 oz havarti cheese cubed or grated
    • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ C bread crumbs dry
    • 2 T grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • Non stick spray or butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a baking dish with non stick spray or rub with a bit of butter.
    • Brown turkey in skillet over medium high heat. Set aside.
    • Prepare orzo in saucepan, according to package directions. Drain orzo and place into baking dish. Add ground turkey and broccoli florets to dish as well.
    • Return saucepan back to stove over medium heat with 2 T flour and ½ C milk, whisking often. Once it starts to thicken, slowly whisk in the rest of the milk. Once the mixture resembles a sauce, remove from heat. Stir in havarti, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted.
    • Pour sauce over orzo, turkey and broccoli. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
    • In a small bowl combine paprika, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle mixture over the top of casserole.
    • Bake 20 minutes.

    Notes

    Recipe Adapted From wegottaeat
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    Comments

    1. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

      February 16, 2015 at 10:52 am

      A perfect casserole dish.

      Reply
    2. Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

      February 16, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      So tummy-warming and family-friendly! Love this!!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 16, 2015 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks Linda!

        Reply
    3. Healing Tomato says

      February 16, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love this casserole Idea. Broccoli and cheese make such a delicious combination. Normally, I use basmati rice, but, I think I will try it with Orzo this time

      Reply
    4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      February 16, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      I'm happy to see casseroles for a bit longer, although I feel for you with the weather! This dish looks amazing - take comfort in that!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you Patricia 🙂

        Reply
    5. Nicole Burkholder says

      February 16, 2015 at 3:52 pm

      I love Orzo! This looks so great. Pinning for later 🙂

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 16, 2015 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks Nicole!

        Reply
    6. Brandy M. says

      February 16, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! Orzo is something I have not experimented with much yet but the few times I have it's been wonderful. Thank you for the new recipe for me to play with.

      Reply
    7. Denise Wright says

      February 18, 2015 at 6:35 am

      I hear you about the weather... it's been a horrible winter in PA. I'm excited for this recipe because I have half a bag of orzo and didn't know what to do with it and I always love a casserole!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 18, 2015 at 7:35 am

        Oh good, I'm glad I could give you a use for that orzo!

        Reply
    8. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

      February 18, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      This looks delicious! I love finding new ways to use turkey.

      Reply
    9. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      February 20, 2015 at 2:52 am

      This is such a comforting casserole! Love it.

      Reply
    10. lizzy says

      February 20, 2015 at 11:40 am

      I LOVE broccoli casseroles and the addition of orzo - great idea!

      Reply
    11. cynthia says

      June 05, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      What does T stand for? I saw you used "teaspoon" in some of your measurements. Is "T" different from teaspoon?

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        June 10, 2022 at 10:22 am

        I'm sorry for the confusion. "T" is tablespoon and "tsp" is teaspoon. I have been trying to go back through my recipes and type out the word in it's whole but I've not gotten to all of them just yet.

        Reply

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