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Offline daylan

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Taco Casserole the Healthy Way
« on: November 20, 2008, 10:30:20 AM »
Me and the Fiance'  are trying to lose weight for the wedding and this was a modification of a family favorite that turned out really freaking good.....give it a try its a favorite with both of us and our daughter:

Casey’s Healthy
Guiltless Taco Casserole

Ingredients:
Baked Nacho Cheese Doritoes
2 Cups of 2% shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 lb of lean ground beef (go for the 95/5 or 90/10)
1 Large can of fat free refried beans
I jar of medium salsa
I can of chopped green chilis
1 packet of taco seasoning


Brown the meat and prepare as directed by taco seasoning packet. Set aside and let cool.

Heat the beans and add a little water to make them easier to spread.

In a deep 8x11 inch pan spread a thin layer of beans across the bottom of the pan.

Add a layer of chips

Add a layer of taco meat

Add a layer of beans

Add a THIN layer of salsa

Sprinkle with cheese

Repeat until all that’s left is some doritoes

Spread those across the top layer and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake for 40 minutes at 375 degrees or until heated through

Broil on high heat for 3-5 minutes or until top browns just a bit.

Allow to sit for 15 minutes to harden before serving.

Serve with fat free sour cream, hot sauce or extra salsa.



Offline Brkeatr

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Re: Taco Casserole the Healthy Way
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 10:36:37 AM »
Sounds good to me bro....now I'm hungry and have to get something to eat....lol.... O0

PE#1

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Re: Taco Casserole the Healthy Way
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2008, 02:34:50 PM »
That does sound good.  Thanks for the share.

I have one that is my mom's recipe but it is loaded down with the "bad" stuff.  Might have to give this one a try.   O0

Offline daylan

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Re: Taco Casserole the Healthy Way
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2008, 04:57:50 PM »
I figured it was a keeper when my 12 year old daughter went back for seconds...

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Re: Taco Casserole the Healthy Way
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2008, 03:14:40 AM »
I figured it was a keeper when my 12 year old daughter went back for seconds...

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