Fiesta Cornbread Taco Bake Directions:
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Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess liquid.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir until the turkey is evenly coated and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, black beans, and thawed corn. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Cornbread Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg white, and unsweetened almond milk. Stir until just combined.
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Assemble the Bake:
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the meat mixture, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Ground Turkey (99% fat-free): 0 points for 1 lb
- Taco Seasoning: 0 points
- Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Corn Kernels: 0 points
- Kodiak Cakes Cornbread Mix: 9 points for 1/2 cup
- Egg White: 0 points
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: 0 points for 1/3 cup
- Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese: 4 points for 1/2 cup
Total Points: Approximately 13 points for the entire recipe.
Points Per Serving: If the recipe is divided into 8 servings, each serving would be about 2 points.
Nutrition Facts (approximate, per serving):
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 14g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
