This Turkey Legs Casserole is a filling meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners once the weather gets cold. Juicy turkey legs are baked in an herb broth over a bed of rice - so hearty and delicious!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Total Time 2 hourshrs
Ingredients
2Turkey Legs
Water
2tablespoonsolive oil
2medium-sized onions, diced
1/2tablespoonsalt
2garlic cloves, minced
1/2teaspoonfresh or dried parsley
1/4teaspoondried thyme
1/8teaspoonground nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
1cuplong grain rice
Instructions
Place the turkey legs in a 4-qt. soup pot and cover with water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and continue to cook for 45 minutes.
Pour the olive oil in a casserole dish and place it in the oven; turn the oven on to 425.
Dice the onions; take the casserole dish out of the oven and add in the onions and the salt.
Put back in the oven and continue to cook until soft; about 5 to 8 minutes.
Take out the casserole dish, take the broth from the soup pot and pour it over the onions.
Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and nutmeg.
Taste for salt and pepper.
Mix in the rice.
Place the turkey legs on top.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey and rice casserole, turkey casserole