Low Carb Taco Bake

  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
Crust: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning for Tacos 8 ounces Taco Blend cheese, shredded, 2 cupsTopping: 1 pound ground beef 3 teaspoons Seasoning for Tacos 1/4 cup tomato sauce 4 ounce can chopped green chiles 8 ounces Taco Blend cheese, shredded, 2 cups 1 can Black Beans, rinsed
Directions
Topping:
Beat the cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add the cream and seasoning. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish; spread the cheese over the bottom. Pour in the egg mixture as evenly as possible. Bake at 375º, 25-30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before adding the topping.

Brown the hamburger; drain the fat. Stir in the seasoning, tomato sauce and chiles and rinsed black beans. Spread over the crust. Top with the cheese. Reduce the oven to 350º and bake another 20 minutes or so until hot and bubbly. Serve with the toppings of your choice (add additional carbs).

Optional Toppings:

1/4 cup shredded lettuce per serving (add .14 net carbs)
1 tablespoon sour cream per serving (add .5 carbs)
1 tablespoon salsa per serving (add about 1.5 carbs, depending on the brand)
1 teaspoon Taco Bell taco sauce per serving (0 carbs)
Ripe olives, 3 slices per serving (.5 net carb)
Pickled jalapeño slices, 6 per serving (1 net carb)
Guacamole (varies by recipe - approximately 1 net carb per tablespoon)

Serving Size: Makes 8-12 servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DMARTIN320.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 291.8
  • Total Fat: 21.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 110.4 mg
  • Sodium: 276.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

Member Reviews