WW Mexican Cheese Pull Taco Bake

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The WW Mexican Cheese Pull Taco Bake is a tasty meal and has 300-320 kcal per serving. This recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare. Serve this dish at holidays, feasts, events, lunches, festivals, celebrations, functions, get-togethers, or dinners. It contains extra-lean ground turkey, light crunchy taco shells, low-sodium taco seasoning, low-fat cottage cheese, light queso, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, Rotel tomatoes, & jalapeños. We may pair this meal with lime cabbage slaw, light Spanish rice, grilled corn, cucumber tomato salad, salsa, tomato onion salad, cilantro rice, hot sauce, lettuce wraps, or avocado slices. You may keep this WW Mexican Cheese Pull Taco Bake in the refrigerator for 3 days.

STATS:

  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Serving size: 2 tacos
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes
  • Serving: 5 servings
  • Course: Main
  • Calories: 300-320 kcal
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers

EQUIPMENT:

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

INGREDIENTS:

BASE:

  • 1½ lbs extra-lean ground turkey
  • 10 light crunchy taco shells
  • Two packets low-sodium taco seasoning

CREAMY CHEESE LAYER:

  • One cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • One cup light queso

TOPPINGS:

  • One can drained Rotel tomatoes
  • 2 sliced jalapeños

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LIGHT TACO SHELLS:

  • We use them to make the structure of the recipe and hold the filling better. You may use soft corn tortillas, lettuce wraps, or whole wheat tortillas as per your preference.

LIGHT QUESO:

  • It gives a classic cheesy taste and melts nicely in the tacos. Light queso provides richness and fewer calories. You may use cheddar cheese sauce as another idea.

BLENDED COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • Cottage cheese makes a creamy queso-like sauce after blending. It gives protein and fulfills the need for heavy cream. You may use Greek yogurt as a substitute.

JALAPENOS:

  • They give heat and a fresh spicy taste to the recipe. Jalapenos maintain the creamy texture. Use green chilies if you are not adding jalapeños.

ROTEL TOMATOES:

  • They give moisture & maintain the creamy cheese. Rotel tomatoes add mild heat and freshness as well. You may use canned diced tomatoes as an alternative instead.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • It gives a stretchy cheese topping that makes the tacos look better. Reduced-fat cheddar cheese makes the recipe lighter and healthier. You may use light mozzarella as another choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 375°F and grease the dish.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground turkey and drain extra liquid.
  3. Cook low-sodium taco seasoning for 5 minutes.
  4. Blend cottage cheese to make a smooth mixture and warm the light taco shells.
  5. Fill the shell with seasoned turkey and put it in the dish.
  6. Add the blended cottage cheese to the tacos evenly and drizzle light queso on top.
  7. Sprinkle reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly.
  8. Include Rotel tomatoes and sliced jalapeños on top, then bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Lastly, cool the tacos for 5 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DRINKS:

  • Lime Water
  • Iced Tea
  • Lemon Water
  • Sparkling Water
  • Light Soda

SALADS:

  • Cabbage Slaw
  • Green Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Pico de Gallo Salad
  • Corn Salad

DIPS:

  • Light Queso Dip
  • Cottage Cheese Dip
  • Salsa Dip
  • Guacamole
  • Yogurt Dip

SIDES:

  • Mexican Rice
  • Black Beans
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Refried Beans
  • Lettuce Wraps

EXTRAS:

  • Jalapeños
  • Hot Sauce
  • Pickled Onions
  • Salsa Verde
  • Chili Flakes

TIPS:

  • Low-sodium taco seasoning gives low WW points.
  • To get the smooth queso-like texture, blend the cottage cheese properly.
  • Include jalapeños after baking for extra crunch.
  • Do not fill the tacos too much, or they will break.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep the turkey filling individually for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the cooked turkey filling for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I exclude light queso?

  • Yes, cottage cheese is enough to include creaminess.

Are these tacos spicy?

  • They have a mild spice because of seasoning and jalapeños.

Can I make them early?

  • Yes, prepare the filing ahead and assemble before baking.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 300-320 kcal

Protein: 30 grams

Net carbs: 17 g

Total carbs: 23 grams

Fat: 9 g

Fiber: 4 grams

Sodium: 580-620 mg

Potassium: 430 milligrams

Vitamin A: 580 IU

Calcium: 240 mg

Iron: 2.7 milligrams

Weight Watcher Points: 5-6