Easy Tex-Mex Casserole


Easy Tex-Mex Casserole

 

POULTRY

 

Total Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Yield: 6 servings

Dish Size: 9" Pie Dish

 

This super simple, Easy Tex-Mex Casserole is a favorite of mine! It always receives rave reviews, comes together in a snap, and is very adaptable—you can change or alter the ingredients based on your family’s preferences. It's similar to a 7-layer dip, in that it’s built one layer over another. - Tara

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1¾ cups instant brown rice, cooked
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, such as Rotel®, undrained
  • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 16-ounce can fat-free refried beans
  • 1½ cups (6 ounces)shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped green onions

 

DIRECTIONS

 

  1. Spray a temp-tations® 9" pie dish with cooking spray. Arrange cooked brown rice in a layer on bottom of pie dish.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic. Sauté 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add can of diced tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
  3. Spoon turkey mixture over rice, then top turkey mixture with corn. Carefully spread refried beans over corn with a spatula. Sprinkle cheese over refried beans.
  4. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; top with chopped tomato and green onions. 

 

Tara’s Tidbits®

Garnish with additional favorites to suit your tastes—from black olives and sliced avocado to fresh chopped cilantro and sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt—a healthier alternative). White or yellow rice can be substituted for the brown rice. The recipe can be doubled and made in a 13x9 baker!