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Skinny Taco Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 poundlean ground turkey
  • 12 ouncessalsa
  • 1 onionmedium finely chopped
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1/4 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoonsea salt
  • 1 cupcheddar cheesereduced-fat
  • 3 whole-wheat tortillas8 inch cut into small pieces
  • 1 avocadodiced for topping, optional
  • 1 tomatolarge diced (for topping, optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • 9 x 13-inch casserole pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the 3 whole-wheat (8-inch) tortillas into small pieces and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound lean ground turkey. Cook, breaking the meat up with a spoon, until no pink remains.
  4. Add the medium onion, finely chopped, to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened.
  5. Drain any excess liquid or fat from the skillet.
  6. Stir in 12 ounces salsa, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Mix until evenly combined.
  7. Transfer the meat mixture to a 9 x 13 inch casserole pan and spread it into an even layer.
  8. Evenly distribute the tortilla pieces over the meat layer, then sprinkle 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the tortillas.
  9. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the casserole stand a few minutes before serving. Top with diced avocado and diced tomato if desired.

Notes

Notes
Nutrition facts for a smaller sized slice (1/8 of casserole) Yields: 8 servings | Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole) | Calories: 250 | Previous Points: 6 | Points Plus: 7 | Total Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 54 mg | Sodium: 145 mg | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 3 g | Protein: 18 g | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
Nutrition facts below are for a large slice (1/6 of casserole)