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Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole
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4.67 from 6 votes

Turkey, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

Author: Christine

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
  • 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