Taco Pasta Casserole: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
This Taco Pasta Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines turkey bacon and chicken ham for a unique twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the chicken ham, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat mixture and half of the cheese in a casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or beef for the turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham