Marsha’s Version of Erin’s Mexican Lasagna

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1
Marsha's Version of Erin's Mexican Lasagna recipe
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 package Ortega taco seasoning
1/2 cup onion , chopped
2 cans enchilada sauce
1 jar salsa , pace chunky mild
1 can corn
1 can black beans
2 cups cottage cheese
2 eggs
8 spinach tortillas
2 cups mexican cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
483
Sugar
6g
Fat
26g
Erin's Mexican Lasagna is a popular dish in the United States, combining the flavors of Mexico with the concept of a traditional Italian lasagna. Marsha has put her own spin on this classic dish, adding her own ingredients and flavors. This recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef and cottage cheese instead of ricotta to make a healthier version of this traditional recipe. The dish consists of layers of tortillas, ground turkey, corn, black beans, salsa, and cheese, all baked together to form a delicious comfort dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a skillet, brown the ground turkey with the chopped onions until fully cooked. Drain.
3.Add the package of taco seasoning and stir.
4.In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese and eggs together.
5.In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread one can of the enchilada sauce on the bottom.
6.Lay four tortillas on top of the sauce.
7.Add half of the turkey mixture on top of the tortillas.
8.Next, add half of the corn and black beans.
9.Add another can of enchilada sauce on top of the turkey, corn, and black beans.
10.Add another four tortillas on top of the sauce.
11.Add the other half of the turkey mixture on top of the tortillas.
12.Add the rest of the corn and black beans on top.
13.Add the jar of salsa on top of the turkey, corn, and black beans.
14.Add the cottage cheese and egg mixture on top of the salsa.
15.Add the shredded Mexican cheese as the final layer on top of the cottage cheese mixture.
16.Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
17.Let cool before serving.

PROS

This Mexican Lasagna is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.

It’s easy to prepare, delicious, and filling.

This recipe is also a great way to use up leftovers.

CONS

This recipe requires several ingredients and can take some time to prepare.

It is also high in calories and fat due to the cheese, ground turkey, and tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains lean ground turkey which is a great source of protein and lower in fat than beef.
It also contains corn and black beans which are high in fiber.
Cottage cheese is a great source of calcium and eggs provide several vitamins and minerals.
However, the recipe is high in sodium due to the use of taco seasoning and enchilada sauce.

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