Spiralized Turnip and Potato Au Gratin Casserole with Turkey
Thinly spiralized turnips, carrots, and potatoes meld beautifully with tender turkey, all enveloped in a delicate cream sauce and crowned with a sprinkle of grated Gruyere cheese. This delightful casserole is a perfect addition to your festive holiday spread.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup half & half cream
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 small onion
- 1 1/4 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 pound 2 turnips, peeled
- 3 oz carrots
- 1 8 oz medium potato, peeled
- 3 oz gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup scallions
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Begin by heating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 14-inch oval casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Using the thickest noodle setting on your spiralizer, spiralize the carrot, turnips, and potato, making sure to cut the spirals into 8-inch lengths.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine the half and half, milk, ½ teaspoon of salt, thyme, and rosemary. Heat over medium-low flame until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes, then set it aside.
- 4
In a spacious nonstick skillet, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 5 minutes. Season with ¾ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- 5
Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until it turns brown, which should take approximately 10 minutes.
- 6
Strip the thyme and rosemary leaves from the milk mixture and pour it over the browned turkey. Let it simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spiralized turnips, potatoes, and carrots with the turkey and milk mixture, mixing thoroughly to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- 8
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, then sprinkle with chopped scallions and grated Gruyère cheese.
- 9
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Afterward, remove the foil and broil on low for 5 minutes, or until the top achieves a golden-brown color.