Hash Brown Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe Is a High-Protein Budget Dinner (10 Ingredients) by Elisa Schmitz

Hash brown casseroles are one of the very best comfort foods. Hash brown casserole recipes are among the most popular here on 30Seconds, and with good reason. They're very easy to make; can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner; are budget-friendly and high in protein; and are simply delicious, so the whole family loves them. Check out the health benefits of protein.

This gluten-free turkey burger hash brown casserole recipe is no exception. With lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, hash brown potatoes and tons of creamy cheese, this casserole recipe is literally comfort on a plate.

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

This hearty, high-protein hash brown casserole includes the following ingredients: shredded hash brown potatoes, ground turkey, olive oil, shallot, garlic, carrots, green pepper, low-fat ricotta cheese, low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. The budget-friendly ingredients bake for about 40 minutes, or until the casserole is a perfect golden brown.

I used Simply Potatoes brand shredded hash browns for this recipe, which come unfrozen in the refrigerator case of the supermarket. Simply Potatoes brand hash browns are gluten-free. Not all brands of hash browns are gluten-free, so if you want this recipe to be gluten-free, be sure to check the label before you buy.

This mouth-watering casserole is a complete budget-friendly dinner, but you'll be tempted to eat it for breakfast or lunch, too. It also makes a satisfying side dish to egg recipes or your other favorite proteins.

Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 50 minutes 
Total Time: 60 minutes 
Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 20 ounces (1 bag) shredded hash brown potatoes, not frozen (I used Simply Potatoes brand)
• 1 pound ground turkey (or chicken or beef)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (divided)

Here's how to make it:

1. To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, shallots and garlic. Stir to combine.
   
2. Add the carrots and green pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes. (I used carrots and green pepper, but you also could use peas or broccoli, and any other color of bell pepper.)
   
3. Add the turkey. Sauté until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. (I used ground turkey for this recipe, but you also could use ground chicken or ground beef.)
   
4. To a large mixing bowl, add the ricotta cheese and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. (I used sour cream in this recipe, but you also could use plain low-fat Greek yogurt. Instead of ricotta cheese, you could use a can of condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup.)
   
5. Add the hash brown potatoes and stir to combine.
   
6. Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
   
7. Add the turkey mixture to the hash brown mixture and stir to thoroughly combine.
   
8. Spread the mixture in a 13x9-inch baking pan or casserole dish that's been sprayed with cooking spray. Ensure that the mixture is evenly distributed.
   
9. Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
   
10. Bake the casserole in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 40 minutes, or until heated through and a perfect golden brown. Allow to cool a few minutes before serving.
    

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