Turkey Bacon Spinach Casserole
Servings 6 servings
Calories 870kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 rib celery diced
- 4 Tbsp butter divided
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp herbs de provence or dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded gouda cheese divided [Plain Gouda not smoked]
- 3 cups roughly chopped roasted turkey
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 5 oz package baby spinach
- 1 cup herb flavored or cornbread stuffing mix
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- On the stovetop in a saucepan, over medium-high heat, cook onion and celery in 3 Tbsp of butter until translucent. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Add 1/3 cup flour stirring until butter is absorbed and coats vegetables.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until all is added. Whisk in garlic salt, pepper, herbs de provence, onion powder and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat cooking for 5-6 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of shredded Gouda cheese, bacon and spinach. Stir until fully combined. Remove from the heat. Add turkey, mix well.
- Pour into bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- In a mixing bowl, toss together stuffing mix and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest for 10 minutes on the counter before serving.
Notes
Gruyere or sharp cheddar cheese works well in this dish, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 2175mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 737mg | Iron: 3mg