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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch

Ingredients

  • 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa I use my homemade salsa
  • 1 bottle Taco Sauce I use mild
  • 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells to al dente according to package instructions.
  3. Drain and set aside to cool.
  4. In a large skillet brown the ground beef.
  5. Once the ground beef is fully cooked, add the taco seasoning and green chile, mix to combine.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of water and the cream cheese. Continue to stir until the cream cheese has melted and it is fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
  7. Pour salsa in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
  8. Stuff the shells with the meat mixture and place in the casserole dish open side up.
  9. Continue until all shells are stuffed and casserole dish is full.
  10. Pour the taco sauce over the top of the shells being sure that each shell has a little taco sauce on top.
  11. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes. Top with any toppings you desire!

Notes

  • WW Green Points: 7 for 4 shells (using 96% ground beef)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/12 of recipe Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 680mg (28%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/12 of recipe
Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 680mg 28%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.