Mexicali Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexicali Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 (16 ounce) bag shredded fat free cheese (your choice); 1 onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce (I prefer pace's); 1 (16 ounce) container fat free sour cream; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix; 2/3 cup skim milk

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) bag shredded fat free cheese (your choice)
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce (I prefer pace's)
1 (16 ounce) container fat free sour cream
1 (6 1/2 ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix
2/3 cup skim milk

1
Start browning meat in a large skillet adding the chopped onion and green pepper-drain excess fat.
2
After browning meat, stir in taco seasoning mix, corn (non-drained), and entire jar of picante sauce.
3
Simmer mixture on med heat approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
While meat is simmering, preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
5
Mix Mexican cornbread mix and your 2/3 cup milk in a medium mixing bowl; set aside. Pour about 1/2 of mixture into 9-inch casserole dish then cover with 1/2 bag of shredded cheese. Repeat-layering the two cover top with cornbread mixture-spreading over entire casserole.
6
Bake in oven for approximately 25 minutes or until brown.
7
Cool for 5 minutes then serve.
8
Add sour cream to taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 (16 ounce) bag shredded fat free cheese (your choice), 1 onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexicali Casserole

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