Betty's MexiCauli Casserole

Betty's MexiCauli Casserole

13.7oz cooked, Perdue Ground Turkey 85/15
6 tbsp Mission Chunky Salsa Medium
3oz Great Value Cream Cheese
1 cup Great Value Fiesta Blend Finely Shredded Cheese
2 tbsp Piggly Wiggly Picante Sauce Medium
1 1/2 cups Homemade "CauliRice"
1/4 cup Water
1 tbsp Betty's Taco Seasoning Mix by the TBSP

1. Preheat oven 350F. Apply cooking spray to casserole dish.
2. Brown turkey. Drain. Put back into pan. Add cream cheese, salsa, and water. Cook on med-low heat. Stir frequently until cream cheese is melted. Add the taco seasoning and stir to blend. Add 1/3 cup of the Fiesta Blend cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Remove from burner. Set pan aside for now.
3. Grate cauliflower florets until you have 1 1/2 cups of the "CauliRice".
4. Move the turkey mixture into the casserole dish. Spread out evenly.
5. Next spread 1/2 of the "CauliRice" over the top of the meat mixture.
6. Sprinkly 1/3 cup of the Fiesta Blend Cheese over the "CauliRice".
7. Spread a last layer of the "CauliRice" over the cheese.
8. Sprinkle that last 1/3 cup of the Fiesta Blend Cheese on the top.
9. Tamp the toppings down slightly with the palm of your hand.
10. Spread the picante sauce across the top of the casserole.
11. Bake 350F for 30-35 minutes until topping is crispy and brown.
12. Makes 9 servings. Each serving has 153 CALORIES, 3g CARBS, 10g PROTEIN, 11g FAT, 201mg SODIUM, 18mg POTASSIUM, and 56mg CHOLESTEROL.


****here's my taco seasoning recipe which is used in this recipe above****

Betty's Taco Seasoning Mix by the TBSP

2tbsp + 1/2 tsp chili powder
1tbsp + 1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground oregano
optional: red pepper flakes

makes 5 servings of 1 tbsp each. Per tbsp serving: 7 CALORIES, 1g CARBS, 0 PROTEIN, 0 FAT.