LA BAMBA CASSEROLE

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Provided by Irish in the City

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 1/4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained
cooking spray
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°.
Cut green chiles in half lengthwise.
Arrange chiles in a single layer in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Add turkey, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes, stirring to crumble.
Add diced tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
Spoon turkey mixture over chiles.
Top with corn.
Carefully spread beans over corn.
Sprinkle cheese over beans.
Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes; top with chopped tomato and green onions.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups).