This yummy Turkey and Sweet Potato French Fry Casserole combines the irresistible natural sweetness of oven-baked sweet potato fries with the rich creaminess of herb-infused cream of chicken soup, tender green peas, succulent bites of ground turkey, and a generous blanket of melted cheddar cheese. Each forkful yields a burst of savory goodness.
It’s a scrumptious twist on the classic Tater Tot Casserole recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comforting and satisfying – The creamy soup, tender sweet potato fries, and ground turkey create a filling and comforting meal.
- Easy prep – The simplicity of this recipe and readily available ingredients make it easy to put together in minutes.
- Family-friendly – The familiar ingredients make this a hit with all ages.
- Easy to personalize – Customizing using your favorite ingredients and seasonings is simple. (Ideas below.)
Ingredients
- Ground turkey (or see substitution ideas below)
- Sweet potato fries – I love crinkle fries for the added texture.
- Cream of chicken soup with herbs – for richness and depth.
- Peas – for a pop of freshness. Frozen or canned, whatever’s easier for you.
- Cheddar cheese – helps bind everything together.
- Salt and Pepper – to taste
Tips, Tricks & Swaps
- Try making it with ground beef or diced chicken. You could also use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!
- Add some cooked, crumbled bacon to the ingredients.
- Sprinkle chopped chives, green onions or fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Swap the peas for different veggies or just add another one. Try onions, bell peppers, corn, or green beans.
- Boost the seasoning. Garlic powder and other herbs and spices can be added to enhance the flavor.
Turkey and Sweet Potato French Fry Casserole Directions
Step 1: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink.
Step 2: In a large casserole dish, combine the turkey, half of the sweet potato fries, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, and peas. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Mix everything together so the flavors get all jumbly.
Step 3: Put the remaining French fries in a layer on top and bake 50-60 minutes until the turkey and sweet potato french fry casserole is heated through and the fries have crisped on top.
Voila! In less than an hour, you’ll have the most delicious turkey and sweet potato french fry casserole!
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope, not necessary!
Absolutely! I do that with my tater tot casserole sometimes!
Yes. Simply peel and slice the sweet potatoes into fries, then bake them until crispy before incorporating them into the casserole.
Sure. Assemble the casserole, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it until ready to bake. When you’re ready to serve, simply follow the baking instructions in the recipe.
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Turkey & Sweet Potato French Fry Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (can substitute chopped leftover Thanksgiving turkey breast)
- 1 pkg sweet potato french fries thawed and divided in half
- 1 10.5 oz can Cream of Chicken with Herbs condensed soup
- 15 oz can peas drained
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In frying pan, cook ground turkey until completely done.
- In large casserole dish, combine ground turkey, half of the sweet potato crinkle fries, condensed soup, peas and cheddar cheese. Mix together. Layer remaining half of crinkle fries over top.
- Bake 50-60 minutes uncovered, until heated through and fries have crisped.
Notes
- Try making it with ground beef or diced chicken. You could also use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!
- Add some cooked, crumbled bacon to the ingredients.
- Sprinkle some chopped chives, green onions or fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Swap the peas for different veggies or just add another one. Try onions, bell peppers, corn, or green beans.
- Boost the seasoning. Garlic powder and other herbs and spices can be added to enhance the flavor.
