Cheesy Turkey Meatball Taco Bake
Frozen turkey meatballs baked with rice, taco sauce, and melted cheddar in one dish—no browning, no fuss. Straight from the oven to the table in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 36g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen turkey meatballs
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 1.5 cups taco sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F and spread meatballs and rice in a 9x13 baking dish.
- 2
Pour taco sauce and 1.5 cups water over the rice and meatballs, then stir to combine.
- 3
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 18 minutes until rice is almost tender.
- 4
Remove foil, scatter cheddar evenly over the top, and bake uncovered 3–4 minutes until melted.
- 5
Rest ~2 min, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13 baking dish
- oven
- aluminum foil
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