Fiesta

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

A flavorful and cheesy casserole combining seasoned ground turkey, spicy diced tomatoes, savory rice, and melted Velveeta cheese. Topped with crunchy Doritos and fresh vegetables, it's perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal packed with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Ideal for casual family dinners or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 package yellow rice dinner
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese
  • 2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground turkey and drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare yellow rice according to package instructions.
  4. Melt Velveeta cheese and add canned Ro-Tel tomatoes.
  5. Mix the melted cheese and Ro-Tel well into the mixture.
  6. Combine the cooked meat, rice, and cheese mixture.
  7. Pour the combined mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  8. Top the casserole with broken plain Doritos chips.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
  10. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

259 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 5g 6% DV
Carbs 36.1g 13% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2540.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 595.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 27.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 157mg 12% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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