26 turkey breast recipes

Baked mostaccioli and ground turkey casserole layered with tomato sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a light bechamel topped with mozzarella. Greek pastitsio meets weeknight dinner.

Ham and turkey hash with sweet potato, apple, and red bell pepper, blanketed in a peppery cheddar cheese sauce and broiled bubbly. Great leftover ham rescue.

Crustless rice and turkey quiche with tomato, green pepper, basil, and reduced-fat cheddar. Uses egg substitute and skim milk for a lighter take on quiche. Great for using leftover turkey and rice.

Turkey breast strips simmered with mushrooms, carrots, and onion in a tangy sour cream sauce with dry sherry and Dijon mustard. A lighter, vegetable-loaded stroganoff served over egg noodles in 45 minutes.

Turkey breast with mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and scallions in a ginger-soy sauce, all made in the microwave and served over brown rice with toasted almonds. A 30-minute stir-fry without ever firing up the stove.

Poppy seed pasta casserole with ground turkey in tomato sauce layered over creamy fettuccine tossed with Neufchatel, cottage cheese, and sour cream.

Lean turkey tenderloins simmered in a glossy apricot-pineapple sweet and sour sauce with carrots, onions, and red pepper. A lighter take on a takeout classic, ready in under an hour.

Hearty Southwest quiche with smoked turkey, Monterey Jack, corn, and fresh cilantro in evaporated milk custard. Protein-packed brunch for crowds.

White bean chili with turkey, tomatillos, green chiles, and a cilantro yogurt cream. A leaner Southwest twist on red chili that tastes even better the next day.

Taco pockets: ground turkey patties seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne, wrapped in flour tortillas with lettuce, tomato, and Monterey Jack, then cut corner-to-corner into triangle pockets that do not fall apart.