Crustless Tex - Mex Meatloaf Cheddar Pie

This is a rather easy dish to prepare. It provides your family with a cheesy spicy meal that is also great comfort food. 

Crustless Tex-Mex Meatloaf Cheddar Pie

1 - 16 oz. jar fire roasted red peppers, drained and split

2 cups cheddar cheese

1 lb ground turkey

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup bread crumbs (I used garlic and herb seasoned)

2 eggs

1/3 cup flat leaf parsley

3/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375. Spray 10 in. pie plate with cooking spray and line with red peppers. Scatter 1/2 cup cheese on top of the peppers. In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup cheese, ground turkey, 3/4 cup salsa, beans, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper until just combined. Press into the pepper and cheese lined pie plate. Spread the remaining salsa over the top. Bake for 40 minutes. Scatter remaining 1 cup cheese on top and bake for 15 minutes longer. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Total calories = 2780

6 servings = 463 calories per serving

Tex-Mex Meatloaf Cheddar Pie = 463 calorie dinner