Popover Pizza Casserole

1 pound uncooked ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 of a 3-1/2-ounce package sliced pepperoni
1 15-1/2-ounce jar pizza sauce
1 4-ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet cook ground turkey, onion, and
sweet pepper until meat is brown and vegetables are
tender. Drain off fat.

Cut pepperoni slices in half. Stir pepperoni, pizza
sauce, mushrooms, fennel seeds, oregano, and basil
into meat mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally.

Meanwhile, grease the sides of a 3-quart rectangular
baking dish; set aside. For topping, in a medium
mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, and oil.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1
minute. Add flour; beat about 1 minute more or until
smooth. Spoon the hot meat mixture into the prepared
baking dish. Arrange mozzarella cheese on top of meat
mixture. Pour topping over mozzarella cheese, covering
completely. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until
topping is puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

Bacon strips keep these turkey burgers moist and tasty. Add a salad and you have an easy dinner with a gourmet twist.



Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Burgers

8 strips of bacon



1 pound ground turkey



1/2 cup dry bread crumbs



1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce



1/2 teaspoon garlic salt



1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper



Preheat broiler.

Lay bacon on a baking

sheet and broil until beginning to brown, but still limp. Place

on paper towels to drain.

In a large bowl combine

together turkey, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt

and pepper.

Shape into 4 patties,

1/2-inch thick. Crisscross slices of bacon on each patty, tucking

the ends under and securing with toothpicks if necessary.

Broil 4 inches from the

heat until turkey is done, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove

toothpicks and serve on buns with desired condiments.



Makes 4 servings.

Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce

Ease of preparation: easy

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4-6



Wine pairing: White



Ingredients



1 pound ground turkey

2 slices sliced sandwich bread

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese, grated, divided

1 egg

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup flour

1 jar BARILLA Mushroom & Garlic Sauce

3 tablespoons half and half



SOAK the bread with milk. Drain, crumble and mix it with meat, Parmigiano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and egg.

Make meat balls ½ inch diameter. SAUTE oil and garlic for two minutes in a large skillet. DUST the meatballs with

the flour, add to the skillet and brown over medium heat. ADD sauce, 1 cup of water and simmer 12 minutes and the

meatballs are completely cooked through. Stir in half and half and simmer two minutes before serving

Turkey Meat Loaf

Recipe from Ina Garten.



3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)

2 TB extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 tsp. dried

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

3/4 cup chicken stock

1-1/2 tsp. tomato paste

5 lb. ground turkey breast

1-1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs

3 extra large eggs, beaten



Topping:

3/4 cup ketchup



Preheat oven to 325 º F.



In a medium sauté pan, over medium low heat, saute the onions, olive oil,

salt, pepper,

and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes.



Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well.



Allow to cool to room temperature.



Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large

bowl. Mix

well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased 10" x 15" jelly roll

sheet pan.



Spread the ketchup evenly on top.



Bake for 1-1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160º F. and the meat

loaf

is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meat loaf will

keep the top

from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.



Yield: 8 to 10 servings.