No Bake Mexican Casserole


4.4 of 5 (121)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 306.0
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 62.8 mg
  • Sodium: 974.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of No Bake Mexican Casserole calories by ingredient


Introduction

Super easy and fast caserole that is no boil no bake and sastisfies hunger quickly! Super easy and fast caserole that is no boil no bake and sastisfies hunger quickly!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 packet of taco seasoning
    2 cups hot water
    1 box of macaroni & cheese (do not make as directed)
    1 cup salsa
    1 can whole kernal corn, drained
    1 pound lean ground turkey breast
    1/2 cup fat free sour cream

Directions

Cook ground turkey until brown

In a 2 quart microwavable bowl, mix taco seasoning, hot water, mac and cheese, salsa, corn and ground turkey and the dry cheese mixture

Cover and cook in microwave for 8 min and than mix

cover and continue cooking for 6 min

stir in sour cream, cover and let sit for 2-3 min before serving

This dish serves 6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIETPRINCESS817.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    I made this and my husband absolutely loved it. he said it was like a burrito supreme at taco bell without the calories and fat. i topped mine with lettuce tomato and onion to inrease veggiess. - 5/30/09


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    Incredible!
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    This was great. I also made it with Morningstar Farms Veggie Crumbles - it was lower in calories, fat and tasted fantasatic! - 6/6/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I skipped the taco seasoning and added black beans--the salsa gives it enough of a kick to not need the seasoning (hence the sodium)--it was delicious! The only problem is not eating more than one serving! - 6/2/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Given how easy this is to prepare, my wife and I were both thoroughly impressed! Thanks for the recipe! Also, for those of you who were wondering, black beans really are fantastic in this! - 6/2/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I made it on the stove instead of in the microwave and I didnt have taco seasoning on hand so i used some other spices i had on hand. I would make this again! - 7/28/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I do not have something big enough for the microwave. So I decided I really wanted to try this recipe and just did it over the stove. It turned out wonderful. This is a keeper and my hubby loves it too! - 6/22/09


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    Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I only gave it a 3 because like a few other people the pastta just didnt cook correctly. first it was undercooked.. and now its kind of cooked and sticky and weird. not pleasant. However I think if I cook the macoroni seperatley on the stove and then mix at the end it has potential to be awesome - 12/17/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    My family really enjoyed this dish. It was super easy - great for a quick dinner. I added black beans and only used 1/2 of the taco mix due to the high sodium count. Next time, I will add onions and rotel and leave the taco mix out all together. - 6/28/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was sooo good!! My whole family loved it, i searched on here for a low sodium homemade taco seasoning and used that instead which was delicious! I also used whole grain mac and cheese and added kidney beans, will definitely make this again! - 7/13/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Soooo tasty! It's also extremely filling. I'm a single girl, and this will be perfect for lunches and dinners for a few days. Plus, everything was super cheap. Delicious! - 6/27/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I really enjoyed this. You couldn't even tell it was turkey. This is a great inexpensive meal. - 6/23/09


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    Bad
    3 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Even with added taco seasoning (I make mine homemade and use no salt) and hot sauce this had no taste except for processed cheese. The macaroni was also so overdone that it just mushed together. Won't make again - 6/17/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent. The changes I made was that I used heated frozen corn for the canned corn, used low-fat sour cream (Daisy Brand is best I think!), used a can of Ro*Tel Mild tomatoes (pureed) for salsa, and used Annie's Whole Wheat Pasta & Alfredo Macaroni & Cheese. - 6/17/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Nutrition info will definitely be swayed by what brands of ingredients you use. When I calculated it out, it came out to 338 calories, but less sodium and fat than this recipe. Overall, it turned out pretty yummy. Eat light before dinner the day you make this. - 6/6/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! Hard to stop eating this one. Hubby has liked all of the Spark recipes so far, but REALLY liked this one. Easy and flavorful. It will be a regular at our house. Didn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing! - 10/6/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    O... M... G...! This was my first Spark recipe and it totally rocked my world. I didn't have any ground turkey so used ground beef and doubled the ff sour cream because I'm always low on diary/calcium. Will def make again! - 9/8/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe! I did make a couple of substitutions. I used kidney beans in place of corn, and queso dip in place of salsa. This dish was so easy to make and very filling. I will definitely make this again. - 11/23/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made this the night before last. I couldn't believe how filling it was. I was stuffed and even had enough left over for lunch. It was better the next day. Thanks for sharing as I will be making this a lot in the future for a healthy filling dinner. - 11/12/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was FANTASTIC!!!!! I asked my husband to make it and he wasn't too excited about it. He ended up LOVING it!!!!!! As he was devouring it he actually said, "There's no way that this is healthy!" We used reduced-sodium taco seasoning to help a little with salt intake. Can't wait for leftovers! - 7/7/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was very good and easy! i added black beans (drained and rinsed) and put it over some baked tortilla chips. My husband loved it and he doesn't like anything healthy or ground turkey. I would make it again in a heartbeat! - 7/6/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was fabulous! The kids gobbled it up - it felt like cheating, without the guilt. Not the MOST healthful of dinners, but I like a previous rater's idea of adding greens and tomatoes (didn't have any tonight).

    Thanks for the recipe - I just moved it from my "New to Try" to "Favorites"!!
    - 6/30/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was delicious! A half serving wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla is yummy too. - 6/28/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Easy to make in a large skillet. I browned 99% lean ground chuck (grind it myself) in olive oil, then added the rest of the ingredients (will need extra water for the macaroni), covered and cooked till the macaroni was done. Next time I will add a can of chili beans and use my own spices. - 6/18/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made this tonight and it was great! My husband and I loved it. So easy too!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! - 6/11/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is a fast, easy recipe that is great for those who don't have much time to cook or prepare. I'm going to recommend it to my other family members and friends! - 6/2/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good recipe. So incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a week night when the family is busy. Lots of flavor, so if you want to cut the sodium, just half the taco seasoning. Otherwise, great recipe. - 1/31/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this for my family and they were amazed! This has been added to the family faaaavorites. Did add a little more water that asked for. Made with homeade taco sesoning rather than boughten. I recommend this receipe. - 1/8/11


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this on the stove top and it was so quick and easy! I only used half the packet of taco seasoning, and next time will use Chef Meg's substitution spices for it (didn't have any on hand, need groceries lol!). I think next time I'll add a bit more onion and a few more veggies. Will make again! - 11/30/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good! I used the whole grain mac n cheese and only half the cheese mix and half the taco seasoning packet of which I used the low sodium to begin with. I also added some cayenne pepper to the turkey when browning it to add a little heat. Thank you very much! - 10/26/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was really yummy!!! I actually made it on the stove because I wasn't sure I had a bowl big enough to hold it all to do it in my microwave. I made my own taco seasoning, so that cut the sodium way back. It was similar in style to a hamburger helper kind of meal, but WAAAAAYY better! - 10/17/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was quick and good. I made mine on the stove. I also only used half the taco seasoning and added black beans and onions. Very good recipe. - 8/8/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Surpriseingly very good! Definatly add the black beans-very yummy!! - 7/11/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was really good it tasted like a better homemade hamburger helper. - 6/14/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I was pleasantly surprised with this recipe! It really didn't sound appetizing to me, but it Seemed easy and everyone else gave it positive reviews, so i decided to give it a try. my entire family loved it. and it was incredibly filling, no need for additonal side dishes! - 6/8/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy and Quick to make! My kids loved it! I made it all on the stovetop....was probably just as quick and easy as in the microwave! - 5/18/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a VERY GOOD dish! The kind that keeps its blasting taste even after the first bite and doesn't get boring. If you don't like onions and what not, do not add the salsa. My boyfriend's and my list of recipe's is very small. This is definitely one for the recipe book! Thank you DietPrincess! - 4/21/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Sooo good! And my hard-to-please hubby loved it and told me to add it to my rotation regularly! Loved how easy it was to make and clean up after. - 1/14/10


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    O.K.
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    this recipe was easy, but i thought the flavours were little gross all mixed together - definitly not like anything served at taco bell like the one comment suggests. - 10/27/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made this tonight and me, my boyfriend, and 7 yr old daughter all enjoyed it very much. Very quick and easy. We added a can of drained/rinsed black beans. Thanks for the idea. It's a new dinner idea for us now! - 10/15/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family loved this. . . It was very easy and quick!! - 10/5/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yum! Made my own seasoning & used frozen corn (thawed) to reduce sodium. Used 1.3 lbs. ground turkey due to package size. Came out great, loved it and will make again! - 10/1/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is a great dish even my kids loved it! - 9/11/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is wonderful! So quick and easy, and everyone loves it! - 7/24/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great dish and quick! - 7/8/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family loves this!!! My husband requested it 2 nights in a row!! - 6/21/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was great, easy and my husband loved it. - 6/21/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Unbelievably good. Couldn't wait to have the leftovers for lunch the next day. - 6/18/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I loved this recipe! Quick easy and it tasted really good! The family loved it! - 6/17/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I had to fudge a little, but next time I'll do it right. I thought it was really good anyway. - 6/15/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yum! :) Bigger portions than I expected, and very filling. I think this may be a new comfort food for me. lol... I added black beans, and just cooked it in the same pot as I cooked the meat - less dishes. (also used 93% lean ground beef) Unless feeding a family, plan on leftovers. lol... :) thx! - 6/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was a HUGE hit with the hubby! Definately a do-over! - 6/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yummy and super easy - I added green chili peppers. I think next time I will try to make a mix of mexican seasoning myself to cut down on the salt though. Over all excellent. - 6/12/09


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    Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I like how easy this is to make! It is tasty and hit the spot. - 6/11/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is now on the list of things my husband requests regularly!! TFS - 6/11/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    i hade change alittle had black beans because had no corn and put in two types of salsa because of no taco seasonings and i cook the lean beef and put some turkey with green pepper senoning and spices and my family loved it - 6/11/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Was delicious and very filling! Next time will use black beans instead of corn. - 6/10/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    very very good, looks weird but tastes awesome, and very filling! - 6/10/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was a great meal - I made it last night! I used black beans instead of sour cream. - 6/9/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I used creamed corn and skipped the sour cream. This added a bit more liquid so I cooked it and stirred it more than what it shows here until it reached the desired consistency.
    My 3-yr-old daughter asked for seconds!
    - 6/9/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    First recipe I cooked and it was delicious, easy and fast. all the things I like about a recipe. - 6/8/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very easy to make and my whole family loved it. I will make this often. I love simple healthy recipes. We added some crumbled tortilla chips on top - yum. - 6/7/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Also added black beans, It was great. :) - 6/7/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was very good. My whole family liked it. I substitued Black Beans for the corn and ate it with lettuce and tomatoe. My son rolled his in a flour tortilla. - 6/7/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Doesn't LOOK wonderful, but it's so good - my husband asked to have it again and even my 5-year-old (who usually hates anything that tastes like taco) ate it all. - 6/3/09


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    O.K.
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This tastes ok but it has no "curb appeal'. - 6/3/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Grocery was out of ground turkey - so I used ground tofo and did not miss meat at all. Can be quite spicy depending on salsa and taco mix you use - very easy and filling to eat. would add leattuce andf tomatos to round off.
    - 6/3/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good and fast and easy to make! Thanks for sharing! - 6/3/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Quick and easy and delicious! Great receipe! - 6/2/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Just made this - thought I had the taco seasoning in cupboard, but didn't. Instead I happen to have hidden valley fiesta ranch packet so used that & wow this recipe is awesome. To save dishes I just mixed it all in the pan I cooked the meat in & it turned out awesome. - 5/31/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It was a quick and yummy meal for me to enjoy on a busy day - 5/30/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Really good and SO easy! My husband and little girl loved it too. - 5/30/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I came up with a higher calorie count than the one listed, so I made adjustments to reduce the overall calories. Regardless, the dish was delicious. (Make certain you have a microwave container big enough for the casserol.) - 5/30/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I liked this a lot. It was so easy and had good flavor. Maybe I'll add black beans next time too. - 5/29/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My husband and I really enjoyed this. In fact, I am eating it right now warmed up for lunch. Yum! Our kids did not like, but they don't seem to like anything lately! Lots of flavor, and even better the next day! - 5/28/09


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Hmmm...sounds so yummy! Has anyone tried adding some black beans to this? - 5/27/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made homemade taco seasoning that did not contain sodium to cut down on the count in the recipe. Also, it takes about 7-8 minutes to cook the ground turkey. I made it last night and taste tested...delicious! Can't wait for dinner tonight! - 5/27/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was really good! Even my teenage son loved it. Mmmm - 5/26/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Not sure what I did wrong, it had a great flavor for sure but the consistancy was off for me. I think next time I will try the same recipe just cook it separate and combine. My kids loved it. - 5/24/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Not only yummy, but also filling - 5/23/09


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    Easy - 7/14/21


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    Very Good
    tasty- will make again - 7/4/21


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    thanks - 5/27/21


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    Anything "no bake" is a winner. - 5/8/21


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 10/29/20


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    sounds good - 9/8/20


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    This sounds good. - 5/27/20


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    Do you add the noodles and the cheese package to this? Didn't know if it was just the macaroni noodles or not. - 4/11/20


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    Incredible!
    Made this for the kids and didn't make it spicy. They loved it. - 2/18/20


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    very good. wanted to eat the whole thing - 12/26/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious...………. - 10/3/19


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    Good
    we liked this a lot, I made on top of the stove.... the sodium was high ...but I use the taco seasoning from Sparkpeople so that lowered it ..and I used greek yogurt instead of sour cream...I also used fresh corn I had from corn on the cob. - 9/14/19


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    thank you - 9/14/19


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    ok - 9/11/19


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    Incredible!
    This is so easy and absolutely delicious! I do not alter the recipe a bit! My family loves it! - 8/12/19


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    Incredible!
    I left out the taco seasoning and added black beans and chili pepper. We enjoyed it and will make again. - 8/9/19


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    If I did not have dietary restrictions, I would make this in a heartbeat. Maybe sub the corn with pintos, use my own MExican seasonings to cut the sodium. It sounds so good! - 7/29/19


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    Incredible!
    Loved it! - 6/24/19


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    Very Good
    I am surprised at how good this is - 5/31/19


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    It was okay. Second time I made this, I added half the taco seasoning to the turkey as it browned. Improved the flavor by a good deal. - 4/9/19


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    thanks - 4/2/19