A Healthier Taco Bake

Submitted by David04

"For my Tex-Mex cravings."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

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.