Best Low Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole Recipes

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MEXICAN GROUND TURKEY CASSEROLE



Mexican Ground Turkey Casserole image

I threw this together the other night with ingredients I had and my husband said it needed to be added to the regular rotation! You could add beans to make it even heartier.

Provided by K Crosby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 pan, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup salsa
4 ounces diced green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown turkey in olive oil with onions and garlic.
  • In a large bowl, mix browned turkey with next 6 ingredients.
  • Place in casserole dish and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 536.6, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 20.4

MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY



Mexican Casserole with Leftover Turkey image

I made this Mexican turkey casserole for my family the day after Thanksgiving. They gobbled it up. Lol. It's a great change of pace from reheating leftovers, for those who love Mexican food.

Provided by Paige

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 cups salsa, divided
1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
3 cups crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, shredded turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Cover and simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice and spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking pan. Pour turkey mixture over rice. Layer 1 cup Cheddar cheese over turkey mixture. Top with tortilla chips. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1306.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

HEALTHY LOWER FAT MEXICAN CASSEROLE



Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole image

This is my own creation. I was determined to come up with a healthier version of a taco inspired, cheesy pasta casserole. I started with whole wheat pasta, ground turkey, lots of chopped veggies, and I subbed lower fat cheese. This is very good, if I do say so myself!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced and coarsley chopped
1 medium yellow squash, sliced and coarsley chopped
1 lb mushroom, sliced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 (13 1/4 ounce) box whole wheat ziti
1 cup low-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey in the olive oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Make sure you break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon to make the meat universal in size.
  • Add the onion, zuchinni, yellow squash and cook, stirring occasionaly, until vegetables become soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the black beans and chilli beans, the taco seasoning. and mushrooms. Lower the heat to medium, and cook about 10 more minutes, until mushrooms are soft. If the mixture seems to thick, you might want to add a little water.
  • Meanwhile, cook a large pot of salted water till water comes to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl. Add the sauce, and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the cheese and stir in till cheese is melted .
  • Enjoy!.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.1, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 368.3, Carbohydrate 91.8, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 44.2

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