Mexican Style Lasagna
The ultimate comfort food meets delicious Mexican flavors in this Mexican Style Lasagna. With layers of zesty salsa, creamy cheeses, and hearty ground turkey, it's an easy weeknight dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 12 ounces salsa (jar, no sugar added)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (part-skim)
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup cilantro (fresh, plus more for garnishing)
- 4 whole-grain tortillas cut into 2-inch strips (tortilla recipe)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, reduced-fat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium skillet, brown ground turkey over medium heat until it loses its pink color. Drain off any fat and combine with salsa.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Mix thoroughly.
- In a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, layer with half of each: meat mixture, cheese mixture, and tortilla strips.
- Repeat layering and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Allow to rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro.
Notes
- Tip 1: Leftover Mexican Style Lasagna can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- Tip 2: This dish freezes beautifully! To freeze, let it cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap and foil.
- Tip 3: Serve this lasagna with a fresh green salad or some roasted vegetables.
- Tip 4: Feel free to add layers of your favorite vegetables, like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Tip 5: Adjust the serving size according to your guests.