Skinny Taco Squash Casserole

Skinny Taco Squash Casserole is a healthy spin on a weeknight supper favorite. We fill in the carb gaps with healthy yellow squash and let the Taco protein shine.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 306kcal

Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

1.25 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups low fat cheddar cheese
½ cup water
2 cups of yellow squash diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.5 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup water
Green onions diced optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut and cube squash and place in the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole pan. Set aside.
Brown ground beef and drain. Return to skillet on medium heat. Add garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and chili powder. Mix well.
Add water and steam meat and seasonings on low to medium heat . Simmer for 3-5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
Spoon meat over prepared squash and top with 2 cups of low fat cheddar. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is melty and brown. Top with diced green onions to garnish.
Allow to cool a bit before serving.

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)