Nacho Turkey Casserole

Ingredients

• 5 cups slightly crushed tortilla chips
• 4 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
• 2 16-ounce jars salsa
• 1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
• 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers or mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. Place 3 cups of the tortilla chips in bottom of dish. In a large bowl combine turkey, salsa, corn, sour cream, and flour; spoon over tortilla chips.

2. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups tortilla chips and the cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through. Makes 8 servings.

To Tote: Cover tightly. Transport in an insulated carrier.

For 4 Servings: Prepare using method above, except assemble in a 2-quart square baking dish.

From Better Homes and Gardens

Submitted by Shelli

Artichoke Turkey Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped carrot (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 small)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion (2)
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 8- to 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and cut up
• 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey or chicken (see tip)
• 1 cup cooked long grain rice or wild rice
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet cook carrot, sweet pepper, and green onion in hot butter over medium heat until carrot is crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in soup, artichoke hearts, turkey, rice, mozzarella cheese, milk, thyme, and bacon. Transfer turkey mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

2. Bake, covered, in a 350° degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake about 20 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

3. Make-ahead directions:Prepare as above through step 1. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 20 minutes more or until bubbly.

From Better Homes and Gardens

Submitted by Shelli