Cheesy Turkey Rice Casserole

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Use your leftover cooked turkey to make a creamy, cheesy casserole with a mild Mexican flavor.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
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.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is set and top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.