Description
A cheesy, protein-packed casserole that delivers all the taco flavor you crave with none of the extra carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground meat in a skillet until browned; drain fat.
- Stir in salsa and taco seasoning; simmer 2 minutes.
- Whisk eggs into cottage cheese until smooth.
- Layer half the meat, half the cottage-cheese mixture, then repeat.
- Top with shredded cheddar and bake 20-25 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Leftovers keep 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. Reheat at 325 °F until hot.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American