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Dump and Bake Taco Casserole

A delicious, cozy and comforting taco casserole made with only 10 minutes prep and simple ingredients. It couldn't be easier to get dinner on the table!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 cups taco sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 24 bite-sized frozen turkey meatballs about 340 grams, thawed
  • 1 cup (4 oz) cheddar cheese shredded
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onion diced avocado, sliced tomatoes, sliced olives

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Stir taco sauce, water, tomatoes, taco seasoning and rice together in prepared dish. Add meatballs and ½ cup cheese; stir to combine.
  3. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil (make sure it’s very tightly sealed so that the moisture doesn’t escape – the rice needs the liquid to cook).
  4. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the rice is tender. During the final 5 minutes of cooking, remove dish from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheese. Place back in the oven (uncovered) for the final 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  5. Garnish with desired toppings before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 771mg (32%) Potassium 434mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 725IU (15%) Vitamin C 8.4mg (9%) Calcium 192mg (19%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 771mg 32%
Potassium 434mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 725IU 15%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Calcium 192mg 19%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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