Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes Recipe

Name: Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground sirloin; 1 zucchini; 2 carrots, peeled; 1 onion, peeled; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2/3 palm full; 1 tablespoon coriander, a palm full; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup beef stock; 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 3 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese or Monterey Jack; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 3 cups prepared cheesecake filling (recommended: Philly brand); 2 very ripe bananas with spotty skins; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons honey; 6 individual graham cracker crusts; Whipped cream

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground sirloin
1 zucchini
2 carrots, peeled
1 onion, peeled
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls
2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2/3 palm full
1 tablespoon coriander, a palm full
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup beef stock
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese or Monterey Jack
4 scallions, chopped
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 cups prepared cheesecake filling (recommended: Philly brand)
2 very ripe bananas with spotty skins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey
6 individual graham cracker crusts
Whipped cream

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Heat a large high sided skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
3
Add the meat and brown, 5 minutes.
4
While meat browns, grate the zucchini and carrots with a box grater.
5
Add the vegetables to the meat and grate in the onion and garlic.
6
Season the meat with chili, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and cook 7 to 8 minutes more to soften vegetables.
7
Stir in beef stock.
8
Grease a 8 by 13-inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
9
Layer in 3 overlapping flour tortillas and top with 1/3 meat, 1/3 cheese.
10
Repeat the layers twice and bake 10 to 12 minutes to brown cheese.
11
Top with scallions, lettuce and tomatoes, cut into squares and serve.
12
While Tacosagna cooks, make dessert.
13
Place cheesecake filling in bowl and mash in 2 really ripe bananas, season with cinnamon and stir in honey.
14
Fill the crust tins and when you are ready to serve top with a swirl of whipped cream.

2196

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

152

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground sirloin, 1 zucchini, 2 carrots, peeled, and more.

Yes, Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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