Quick Baked Taco Casserole

Quick and Creamy Baked Tacos from
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Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1-2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 can corn kernels no salt added, drained
• 1 can black beans reduced sodium, rinsed and drained
• juice of 1-2 limes
• ¼ cup fat free sour cream
• 2 TBSP low fat cream cheese
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• ½ cup pita chips or tortilla chips (crumbled)
• Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and season with garlic salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder. Brown for 5 minutes. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Add corn and black beans. Stir to combine and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and fold in lime juice, sour cream and cream cheese until creamy. 
2. Transfer to a baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese and crumbled chip. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and and bake for 1-2 minutes until chips are golden brown. Serve over cilantro lime rice and garnish with sliced avocado.

Note: This recipe can also be prepared with shredded or diced chicken.