fajita turkey casserole

How To Make fajita turkey casserole

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2

  Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 3

  Heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leftover turkey, yellow onion and sliced jalapeno. Season with fajita seasoning. Saute for 6 minutes.
• 4

  Add the lime juice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• 5

  In a medium saucepan, combine the queso blanco, half and half, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium low; stir and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
• 6

  In a large bowl, add the turkey mixture and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir until well blended.
• 7

  Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions; drain.
• 8

  Puree the cream cheese, sriracha, sour cream and cilanto in a large food processor until smooth.
• 9

  Spread half of cooked rigatoni pasta in the prepared pan. Top with half the sriracha cream cheese mixture and half the queso/turkey mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• 10

  Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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