Easy Mexican Noodle Casserole

Name: Easy Mexican Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 6 oz. No Yolks Noodles (cooked according to package); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 sweet onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lb. ground turkey; 1 jalapeño (seeds removed, chopped {optional}); 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup canned sweet corn ({you can also use fresh or frozen in place of canned}); 1 cup diced tomatoes (drained); 1 cup salsa (I like a medium red salsa but use whatever you like or have on hand); 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (divided, {or cheese of your choice}); 2 Tablespoons cilantro (chopped); red onion (to garnish); Cherry tomatoes (to garnish); Cilantro (chopped, to garnish); Green onion (chopped, to garnish); cheese (to garnish); Avocado (to garnish); salsa (to garnish)

Easy Mexican Noodle Casserole makes weeknight meals easy, fun and festive with a colorful casserole packed with No Yolks Noodles, a rainbow of vegetables, ground turkey, spices and cheese.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Makes8 cups
Calories297

Ingredients

8 cups

6 oz. No Yolks Noodles (cooked according to package)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 sweet onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb. ground turkey
1 jalapeño (seeds removed, chopped {optional})
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup canned sweet corn ({you can also use fresh or frozen in place of canned})
1 cup diced tomatoes (drained)
1 cup salsa (I like a medium red salsa but use whatever you like or have on hand)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (divided, {or cheese of your choice})
2 Tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
red onion (to garnish)
Cherry tomatoes (to garnish)
Cilantro (chopped, to garnish)
Green onion (chopped, to garnish)
cheese (to garnish)
Avocado (to garnish)
salsa (to garnish)

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook the No Yolks Noodles according to the package. While those cook heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Sauté for 2 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes.
4
Add the ground turkey and jalapeño and cook until the turkey is cooked through and browned.
5
Add the cooked noodles, taco seasoning, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, salsa and 1/2 cup of cheese. Stir until everything is combined. In a large oven safe casserole dish spray non-stick spray. Pour the noodle mixture into the casserole dish and spread evenly into the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and cilantro.
6
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling. Remove from the oven and garnish with red onion, tomato, cilantro, green onion and avocado.
7
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Feel free to use ground beef in place of the ground turkey or even leave the meat out all together. You can also add other ingredients to the casserole like black beans, bell peppers and a variety of cheeses.