Ground Turkey with Mushrooms and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Turkey is a great protein that can be cooked in various ways, and this method is using it as ground turkey. To enhance the dish, we made a light mushroom mixture that blends in with the turkey. As a side dish, we made these buttery and lightly smashed potatoes topped with parmesan cheese.

Ingredients (turkey mixture):

• Ground turkey
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Mushrooms
• Italian seasoning
• Fresh ginger
• Fresh garlic
• Shallots

Ingredients (parmesan smashed potatoes):

• Small Yukon gold potatoes
• Salt
• Olive oil
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions (turkey mixture):

1. Start off by preparing your mushroom mixture
2. Wash your mushrooms under cold water and slice
3. Dice your shallots, garlic, and ginger
4. Get your large pan nice and hot with a drizzle of olive oil
5. Once your pan gets hot, drop in your shallots, garlic, and ginger and top with a pinch of salt
6. Brown your ingredients and then include your mushrooms
7. Add a pinch of salt and your Italian seasoning to the mixture and cook until mushrooms and tender and soft
8. Next, get your ground turkey, and drop into the pan and cook until no pink
9. Remember to season your meat as it cooks, so feel free to add more salt or pepper before serving

Instructions (parmesan smashed potatoes:

1. Get a large pot on the stop with cold water and bring to boil
2. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil to the boiling water
3. Add your potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes
4. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
5. Grab a baking pan and line with a baking sheet to prevent sticking
6. Transfer the potatoes to the baking pan and lightly smash with a fork
7. Drizzle olive oil on the potatoes, a pinch of salt, and cover with parmesan cheese
8. Put your smashed potatoes in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes
9. Enjoy!

This recipe does take a bit longer than others, but the result is amazing! Remember, prep your ingredients ahead of time to reduce your cooking time.

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