MEXICAN UNSTUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

Mexican Unstuffed Pepper Casserole image

This easy casserole lets you enjoy all the flavor of Mexican stuffed peppers without the trouble of actually stuffing any peppers.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 each green and red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Pepper Jack Cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Brown meat with peppers and onions in large skillet; drain. Stir in rice, salsa and 1/2 cup cheese.
Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 16 g