These Casseroles/Main Dishes Are Not Only Easy, They Are Tasty Too!


As we settle in after the busy holidays, we often look for tasty, easy meals to prepare. What could be easier or tastier than an easy meal featuring this Zucchini-Beef Casserole? If you have leftover turkey from the holidays or you just enjoy turkey and want to try using it in a different way, try this recipe for Tex-Mex Turkey Roll-ups.

ZUCCHINI BEEF CASSEROLE
1 lb ground beef
4 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 onion, chopped
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Cook zucchini in 2 cups boiling water until tender. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with the onion until beef is no longer pink. Stir while cooking to crumble.

Drain the zucchini and combine with the cooked beef and onion. Stir in the remaining ingredients and transfer to a casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Dot with butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees until the casserole is browned and bubbly.

Add a salad and a crusty whole-grain bread, if desired, for a tasty dinner.

TEX-MEX TURKEY ROLL-UPS
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 1/2 cups light sour cream, divided
3 tsp taco seasoning mix, divided
1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sliced black olives
10 (7-inch size) whole-wheat tortillas
Shredded lettuce for garnish
Chopped tomatoes for garnish

In a bowl combine the turkey, 1/2 cup of the sour cream, and half the taco seasoning mix, half of the soup, the onion, 1 cup of the cheese, the salsa and the olives. Be sure to combine well.

Place 1/3 cup of the mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking pan.

In another bowl, combine the remaining sour cream, taco seasoning mix, and soup. Stir to blend well then pour over the tortillas in the pan.

Cover pan with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven, remove foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

Serve with some refried beans or pinto beans topped with a little of your favorite salsa for a meal.

Enjoy!

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