healthier burrito casserole

Name: Healthier Burrito Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground turkey; 1 - onion, chopped; 1 clove(s) minced garlic; 1 can(s) 10 oz rotel; 1 package(s) taco seasoning; 2-1/2 cup(s) picante sauce; 1 can(s) 16 oz fat-free refried beans; 12 - 8 inch wheat tortillas; 9 ounce(s) reduced fat cheddar cheese

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Amanda S

Gettysburg, PA

Updated on Oct 31, 2014

We love burritos in our house. I made this casserole lighter by using ground turkey, fat-free refried bean, wheat tortillas and fat-free cheese. As my husband puts it, "it hits the spot!"

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 - onion, chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 can 10 oz rotel
1 package taco seasoning
2-1/2 cup picante sauce
1 can 16 oz fat-free refried beans
12 - 8 inch wheat tortillas
9 ounces reduced fat cheddar cheese

How To Make healthier burrito casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Saute turkey, onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if desired.
Step 3

Add the Rotel, picante and refried beans. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4

Spread a thin layer of meat mixture in bottom of a 4 qt casserole dish. Cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese.
Step 5

Repeat tortilla meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
Step 6

Bake 350 for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly. Can serve with sour cream, lettuce and extra salsa/picante.
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