Saturday, June 9, 2012

Low-Cal Mexican Lasagna

Recipe Courtesy of Food Network

Prep Time  20 minutes
Total Time  65 minutes
Serves 6-8



Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey, chicken or beef
1 chopped red onion
1 small can green chiles
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pkg. wheat tortillas, 6 or 8 inch size
2 1/2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups low-fat cream cheese
1 cup chopped green onions

Directions:

Brown meat in large skillet & drain fat.  Set aside.  Saute onion & garlic. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic, chiles and tomatoes.  Add meat back to mixture.

Combine 2 cups cheddar cheese  and 2 cups cream cheese in medium bowl.

Spray 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.  Layer tortillas, meat, cheese mixture & green onions.  Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.  Bake 45 minutes at 375.

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