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Close-up of Cozy Baked Mexican Lasagna in a casserole dish, a thick blanket of melted cheese over layered tortillas with red salsa-tomato meat sauce and cottage cheese curds visible. Cheesy baked casserole, Mexican lasagna recipe, easy weeknight dinner.

Easy Mexican Style Lasagna

Nesting Lane Indulge
Cozy Baked Mexican Lasagna: layered corn tortillas, seasoned turkey, salsa, and melted cheeses for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Equipment

Large Skillet
Small Bowl
9x13 inch Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to break it up, until browned.
  • Drain the skillet if there is excess liquid.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, onion, tomato sauce, and salsa
  • Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese and egg substitute until smooth.
  • Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread ½ of the turkey mixture in the baking dish.
  • Arrange 4 corn tortillas in a single layer over the meat.
  • Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle ½ of the Monterey Jack and ½ of the Cheddar over the cottage layer.
  • Add the remaining turkey mixture in an even layer.
  • Arrange the remaining 4 tortillas on top.
  • Spread the remaining cottage cheese mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and Cheddar evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
  • Serve with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and a squeeze of lime.
  • Add a side of black beans or a simple corn salad for a complete plate.
  • Offer sour cream or Greek yogurt and extra salsa at the table.
  • Pair with a crisp green salad and tortilla chips for crunch.
How to Store and Reheat
  • Store: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: Wrap tightly in portions and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat (Oven): Cover with foil and warm at 325°F until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Reheat (Microwave): Heat single slices on medium power in short intervals to keep the layers from drying out.

Nutrition

Calories: 219.2kcalCarbohydrates: 21.2gProtein: 21.4gFat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 42.6mgSodium: 1164.7mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 6g
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