*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                            Mexicali Casserole

Recipe By     : Quick & Easy Casseroles
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Mexican                          Casserole

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             elbow macaroni -- cooked and drained
     1/2  tsp           olive oil
   1      lb            ground turkey breast -- cooked
     1/2  c             onions -- chopped
     1/2  c             bell peppers -- chopped
   1      pkg           taco seasoning mix
  15      ozs           dark red kidney beans -- undrained
  16      ozs           no-salt-added tomato sauce
     1/4  c             skim milk -- at room temperature
   2      c             fat-free cheddar cheese -- grated
     1/2  c             fat-free cheddar cheese -- grated

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray;
set aside. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey, onions, and
bell peppers. Cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are
tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix, dark red kidney beans, and tomato
sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes; set aside. Return
hot macaroni to saucepan. Stir in milk and 2 cups cheddar cheese. Layer
half the macaroni and half turkey mixture in prepared pan. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining
cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered again, for 3 minutes or until cheese has
melted.

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Per serving: 231 Calories; 5g Fat (19% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 35g
Carbohydrate; 45mg Cholesterol; 595mg Sodium


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 694 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0