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Written by Di Bauer April 7, 2001, Updated by Andrew DiMino January 15, 2015
Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Optional, Primal, Nut-Free
Turkey & Asparagus Roll Up Casserole Recipe
Here’s why our Turkey & Asparagus Roll Up Casserole recipe is so amazing:
- Low in Carbs: This recipe is low in carbs, making it a perfect choice for anyone following the low-carb lifestyle.
High in Protein: Turkey is an excellent source of lean protein, which is important for building and repairing muscles. - Rich in Nutrients: Asparagus is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Delicious: The combination of turkey, asparagus, and cream cheese creates a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
- Versatile: This recipe can be customized to your taste preferences, with options to add different herbs and spices or use different types of cheese.
Turkey & Asparagus Roll Up Casserole Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe
Turkey and Asparagus Roll Up Casserole is great to make ahead of time for those crazy days when you’re convinced you can’t get dinner to the table before 10 pm. It reheats well, so you can prepare it a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to use. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free recipe calls for a homemade cheddar sauce, but if you are short on time and have a jarred sauce that you’re comfortable with, feel free to use it.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Optional, Primal, Nut-Free
Ingredients
Cheddar Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, diced at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
Casserole
- 1 pound deli turkey breast, sliced medium
- 1 1/4 pound asparagus spears, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
- Cheddar Sauce (recipe above)
- 1–2 Roma tomatoes or about 4 cherry tomatoes
- dried parsley
Instructions
Cheddar Sauce
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the cream.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk well until melted.
- Add the cheddar cheese about one tablespoon at a time, letting it melt before whisking in more.
- Stir in the mustard, salt, and pepper and whisk well one last time.
Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350° F while you are constructing the casserole.
- Clean and trim asparagus to the desired length.
- Take 2 asparagus spears and roll them up in 1 slice of the deli turkey.
- Place the turkey and asparagus roll in a baking dish, seam side down.
- Repeat the procedure with the remaining turkey and asparagus until both are all used up.
- Pour the Cheddar Sauce over the turkey and asparagus rolls, and use a spatula to smooth it out and distribute it evenly.
- Slice the tomatoes thinly and place them on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the top of the casserole with a bit of dried parsley to add some additional color to the dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until everything is hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with steamed broccoli spears and a nice, Spinach Salad with Strawberries.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled. It reheats well, and can also be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and baked at the last minute.
You can substitute ham for the turkey. Or, to turn this into a company breakfast casserole by placing sliced hard-boiled eggs on top in addition to the tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Roll-Ups
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1983mg
- Fat: 24g; 212 Calories from Fat
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g (10g net carbs)
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
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How could I change this delicious recipe into a low salt one?…can’t…well here goes….replace the slices of turkey with spinach…..the cheese with Swiss and no salt fresh mozzarella….1983mg of sodium per serving!…This is like eating processed food that is unhealthy because you cannot get rid of the turkey as it would now be called spinach ( or Swiss chard) wraps.