Charlene's Recipe

Texas two step casserole

Category: Best ever casseroles

Serves 6-8

1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves, garlic, minced
1 red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
8 oz pkg rotini pasta, cooked
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 1/4 oz can sliced black olives, drained
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 2 Tbsp salsa

In a skillet over medium heat; brown ground turkey in oil; drain. Add onion, garlic and peppers to skillet; saute until soft. Combine turkey mixture, rotini, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheese, olives, butter, herbs, salt, pepper and salsa, if using, in a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for one hour.