Cheesy Turkey Casserole

2 lbs. of lean ground turkey
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
6 oz. can of tomato paste
8 oz. sour cream
1 c. of cottage cheese
16 oz. of Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz.) can of mild green chilies, chopped
1 can of Rotel, un-drained
1/4 c. black olives, chopped (optional)

Cook meat until browned. Drain and set aside. In the same pan the turkey was cooked in, add onion, garlic powder, Rotel, tomato paste, and olives. Cook over low heat until the onion is clear.

In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, half of the cheese and chilies. Add the meat, cooked noodles(Ezekiel Brand) and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.
Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOONA_FISH.