High-Protein Ground Turkey Macaroni Bake (44g Protein)

Published: 8/17/2026

A muscle-building upgrade to the Finnish makaronilaatikko. Lean ground turkey and an authentic munamaito (egg-milk) custard lock in 44g of protein per serving.

Ingredients (6 servings)

• 12 oz (340 g) dry protein macaroni
• 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk
• 1.5 tsp (9 g) salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Sauté the turkey and onion until browned; let cool for 10 minutes.
2. In a 9x13-inch dish, combine the dry macaroni and the turkey mixture.
3. Whisk the eggs, milk, and salt to create the munamaito custard. Pour it over the pasta.
4. Bake for 60 minutes until the top is slightly crispy and the custard is set.

Pro Tips

• Don’t Pre-Boil the Pasta: Baking from dry allows the macaroni to absorb the turkey juices and milk via starch gelatinization, creating a superior structure.

See Also

• Authentic Finnish Macaroni Casserole
• Nordic Ground Beef and Potato Bake
• Hearty Ground Beef Soup

Categories: mains, comfort-food, everyday-meals