Cattle Drive Casserole: A Hearty, Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A comforting and delicious casserole perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Sauté onion in the bacon drippings until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked turkey bacon, sautéed onion, mixed vegetables, rice, cheese, soup, and milk. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
- Leftovers taste great reheated the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cattle Drive Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Easy Casserole, Comfort Food