Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 servings

Ingredients

  • 1poundground turkey

  • 2red bell peppers, chopped

  • 1largeSpanish onion, chopped

  • 1jalapeno pepper, diced, or more to taste

  • 2cupssalsa

  • 1cupsour cream

  • 1(1 ounce) packettaco seasoning

  • 1(1 pound) packageprocessed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed

  • 1cupgrated Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add red bell peppers, onion, and jalapeno pepper; saute until onion is just translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Mix salsa, sour cream, and taco seasoning together in a large, oven-safe casserole dish. Add the turkey mixture and processed cheese. Mix well. Top with Cheddar cheese.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You can use ground chicken or beef as well; I just prefer the flavor the turkey gives, not to mention, it’s lower in fat. Will serve more or less, depending on whether your guests go crazy over it!

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe18
Calories194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Cholesterol
51mg
17%
Sodium
667mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
12g
25%
Vitamin C
19mg
21%
Calcium
219mg
17%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
274mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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