A Healthier Taco Bake

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 70 Minutes

Servings: 8

For my Tex-Mex cravings.

Ingredients:

4 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened

3 egg whites

1/3 cup fat-free half-and-half

1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning

8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

1 lb 96% lean ground beef

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1/4 cup tomato sauce

4 ounces green chilies, chopped

8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Crust: Beat the cream cheese and egg whites until smooth.
2. Add the cream and seasoning.
3. Grease a 9 x13 baking dish; spread the crust mix over the bottom as evenly as possible.
4. Bake at 375ºF, 25-30 minutes.
5. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. Topping: Brown the ground beef.
7. Drain fat.
8. Stir in seasoning mix, tomato sauce and chilies.
9. Spread mixture over the crust.
10. Top with cheese.
11. Reduce oven to 350ºF and bake for 20 minutes.
12. You can serve topped with guacamole or sour cream.

By RecipeOfHealth.com