Turkey-Asparagus Brunch Bake Recipe




Ingredients:

1 lb fresh asparagus -or 10-ounce package frozen -cut asparagus
12 oz ground raw turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
nonstick spray coating
2 cup thawed frozen egg product, thawed -or refrigerated egg product
2 cup skim milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon pepper
3/4 tsp dried tarragon, crushed
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese -3 ounces
steamed fresh asparagus spears, optional
lemon slices, optional
fresh red sweet pepper cutouts, optional


Instructions:

For fresh asparagus, wash and scrape off scales. Break off woody bases
where spears snap easily. Reserve a few spears for garnish, if desired. Cut
remaining asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces; cook, covered, in a small
amount of boiling water for 7 to 9 minutes or till crisp-tender. Drain and
set aside. (Follow the package directions for cooking frozen asparagus.
Drain; set aside.)

Cook turkey, onion, and sweet pepper in a large skillet till vegetables are
just tender and no pink remains in turkey. Remove from heat; drain. Set
aside. Spray bottom and sides of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with
nonstick coating. Arrange turkey mixture in dish; top with cooked
asparagus.

Combine egg product, milk, flour, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, tarragon,
and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender container. Cover; blend for 20 seconds.*

To make ahead: Prepare as directed to the *. Pour egg mixture into a bowl
or pitcher; cover and chill. Cover and chill turkey and asparagus in baking
dish. At serving time, stir egg mixture well and pour over turkey and
asparagus. Bake, uncovered, in a 425°F oven for 30 minutes or till a knife
inserted near center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese; bake 3 to
5 minutes longer or till cheese is melted.

To bake immediately after mixing: Pour egg mixture over turkey and
asparagus. Bake, uncovered, in a 425°F oven for 20 minutes or till a knife
inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Bake
3 to 5 minutes longer or till cheese is melted.

If desired, garnish with steamed asparagus spears, lemon slices, and sweet
pepper cutouts. Serve immediately.

Makes 10 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 202 cal., 9 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 24 mg
cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate., 1 g dietary fiber, 15 g
pro. Daily Value: 19% vitamin. A, 31% vitamin. C, 27% calcium, 12% iron.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>.



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Preparation Time: 0:00

Servings: 10


Turkey Information

Turkey is a cheap source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins.

7.3% of Turkeys eaten in the US are consumed at Christmas.

Wild turkey is a native American bird, which was frequently eaten by Native North American Indians.

Turkey is the perfect meat if you are counting carbohydrates, limiting fat intake as part of your weight loss regime.

Turkey should be thawed in the refrigerator allowing 24 hours for every four to five pounds of bird weight.

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