Best 2 Weight Watchers Points Plus Taco Casserole Recipes

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If you're a fan of Mexican food but are trying to watch your weight, you can still enjoy a delicious taco casserole without all the guilt. By using Weight Watchers Points Plus, you can create a tasty and satisfying casserole that's low in points and will help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PLUS TACO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Weight Watchers Points Plus Taco Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aunt Sukki

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground chicken breast
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 ounces taco sauce
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup low-fat tortilla chips
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Spray cooking spray on bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish; set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook chicken, onion, peppers, and garlic clove until tender. Add seasoning mix and taco sauce; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese; set aside.
  • Place half the broken chips in the bottom of casserole dish. Add meat mixture to cover the chips, then cover the meat with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining crushed chips.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Top with 3/4 cup salsa if desired.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE - 6.5 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS



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This is a delicious Mexican Casserole recipe with only 6.5 weight watcher points per LARGE serving! YUM! (on the new, Points Plus system of Weight Watchers, this recipe is 9 points)

Provided by dawnrshaw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kernel corn (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet.
  • Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
  • Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below...).
  • (Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc... /.
  • Makes 6 large Servings at 6.5 weight watcher pts/each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 814.7, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 26.7

Tips:

  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it as directed and bake it for 25 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until it's heated through.
  • If you don't have any taco seasoning on hand, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • To make the casserole spicier, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the ground beef mixture.
  • For a vegetarian version of the casserole, replace the ground beef with crumbled tofu or black beans.

Conclusion:

This Weight Watchers Points Plus Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With only 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus per serving, it's a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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