Fiesta Enchilada Bake

Health score
11%
Fiesta Enchilada Bake
70 min.
6
540kcal

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Welcome to a culinary fiesta that will tantalize your taste buds and bring a burst of flavor to your dining table! Our Fiesta Enchilada Bake is the perfect dish for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering with friends. This delightful recipe combines the savory goodness of lean ground turkey with the zesty flavors of Old El Paso's taco dinner kit and enchilada sauce, creating a mouthwatering experience that everyone will love.

Imagine layers of crunchy taco shells, seasoned turkey, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection and topped with fresh lettuce and creamy sour cream. This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also offers a balanced meal with a caloric breakdown that keeps you energized throughout the day. With just 70 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can easily whip up this delicious main course that serves six hearty portions.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a show-stopping main dish for your next gathering, the Fiesta Enchilada Bake is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a flavorful journey that will leave your guests asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb pd of ground turkey lean
  • 8.8 oz old el taco dinner kit 
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce red canned
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced (8 medium)
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • cups lettuce shredded
  • 0.5 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in seasoning mix from dinner kit and water. Cook as directed on box.
  2. Pour 1 can of the enchilada sauce into baking dish. Break taco shells from kit in half; layer half of the shells over sauce, overlapping if necessary. Top with turkey, onions and 1 cup of the cheese.
  3. Layer remaining shells over cheese.
  4. Pour remaining can of enchilada sauce over shells, coating well.
  5. Cover dish with foil.
  6. Bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  7. Remove foil; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over top.
  8. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top individual servings with lettuce, sour cream and taco sauce from kit.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein26.17%
Fat48.56%
Carbs25.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.67
Glycemic Load
12.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.325217578722%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:540kcal
27%
Fat:29.29g
45.06%
Saturated Fat:17.15g
107.17%
Carbohydrates:34.29g
11.43%
Net Carbohydrates:32.42g
11.79%
Sugar:25.08g
27.87%
Cholesterol:105.66mg
35.22%
Sodium:739.69mg
32.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:5.82mg
1.94%
Protein:35.52g
71.04%
Selenium:34.46µg
49.22%
Vitamin B3:9.51mg
47.54%
Phosphorus:468.61mg
46.86%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.62%
Calcium:354.68mg
35.47%
Vitamin K:29.28µg
27.89%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.59%
Vitamin A:1134.42IU
22.69%
Zinc:3.24mg
21.6%
Vitamin B12:1.16µg
19.26%
Magnesium:59.36mg
14.84%
Potassium:501.64mg
14.33%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.57%
Iron:1.77mg
9.84%
Folate:38.24µg
9.56%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.43%
Copper:0.18mg
9.12%
Fiber:1.87g
7.47%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.57%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.5%
Vitamin C:3.69mg
4.48%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4.03%