No Cream of ?

A casserole without Cream of ? soup ...

not impossible, but a little rare.

We enjoy a casserole with no creamy sauce.

Just a simple casserole with whole ingredients.

I made it Saturday while hubby was at work.

One meal for us Saturday night with leftovers for today.

Wild Rice, Turkey, Squash Casserole

Ingredients

1 c wild rice

1 lb ground turkey (of course you can use beef)

1 c grated mozzarella or jack cheese

1 small yellow onion chopped

1 med butternut squash

1 bunch spinach leaves (can be omitted or throw in some peas or beans)

1 1/2 c broth (or water)

1 Tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp salt

pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook rice per directions minust 10-15 minutes

Bake squash cut side down in roasting pan with 1 1/2 c water for about 20 minutes.

(Rice and squash aren't totally cooked because they will bake more in casserole)

Brown turkey with onion.  Add chopped spinach about 2 minutes until wilted.

Remove skin from squash and cube.

Mix all ingredients and add to greased 9x13.

Bake at 400 for 30 min.

Sprinkle with cheese and bake another 5-7 minutes.

YUMMY!