Turkey Taco Bake

Name: Turkey Taco Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 cup salsa; 2 cups shredded cooked turkey; 1 teaspoon taco seasoning; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 medium tomato, chopped

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. This hearty Mexican-style casserole is chock-full of popular south-of-the-border ingredients including corn chips, salsa, Monterey Jack cheese and refried beans. It's a guaranteed family-pleaser.—Trudie Hagen, Roggen, Colorado

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 green onion, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

1. Place corn chips in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place the refried beans in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup cheese and salsa. Spread over chips.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey and taco seasoning; sprinkle over bean mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with onion.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 662 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1396mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 12g fiber), 44g protein.

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