Mexican Trader Joe’s Taco Bake Recipe
An easy, weeknight-friendly taco bake made with Trader Joe's ingredients. This delicious dish features layers of seasoned ground turkey, jasmine rice, Mexican street corn, and melty pepper jack cheese, making it a healthy and kid-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Turkey – A healthy quick-cooking protein.
- 1/2 packet Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoning – Adds the perfect kick of flavor.
- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce – For that saucy savory goodness.
- 2 packets Trader Joe’s Jasmine Rice or Frozen Cauliflower Rice – Your choice of grain or grain-free base.
- 1 bag Frozen Mexican Street Corn – Sweet zesty corn (cheese packet optional).
- 3/4 cup shredded Pepperjack Cheese – For a melty spicy topping.
- Fresh Cilantro – For garnish.
- Optional Toppings – Salsa avocado, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, or any favorite taco toppings.
Instructions
- Prep and Brown the Turkey: Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb of ground turkey until fully cooked. Add half a packet of Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoning and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Heat the Rice and Corn: Microwave 2 packets of Trader Joe’s Jasmine Rice or Mexican Cauliflower Rice according to the package instructions. Microwave the Frozen Mexican Street Corn and discard the cheese packet (unless you want extra cheesy goodness).
- Combine and Layer: In a greased 9x13 casserole dish, mix the rice, ground turkey, and Mexican street corn.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup of shredded Pepperjack Cheese on top.
- Bake It to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Top with fresh cilantro, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite taco toppings!
Notes
- Rice Substitution: You can substitute boil-in-bag brown rice or pre-cooked rice if Trader Joe's jasmine rice is unavailable.
- Corn Alternative: If you don't have Trader Joe’s Mexican street corn, use regular frozen corn and add chili powder for extra flavor.