Dump and Bake Taco Casserole

• 2 cups taco sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 24 bite-sized frozen turkey meatballs, thawed
• 1 (4-ounce) cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• green onion, optional, sliced, for topping
• avocado, optional, diced, for topping
• tomatoes, optional, sliced, for topping
• olives, optional, sliced, for topping

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Step 2
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 3
Stir the taco sauce, water, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and rice together in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4
Add the meatballs and 1/2 cup cheese, stirring to combine.

Step 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.

Step 6
Bake until the rice is tender, about 45-60 minutes.

Step 7
About 5 minutes before the dish finishes cooking, remove the dish from the oven, uncover it, and sprinkle it with the remaining cheese.

Step 8
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted, for about 5 minutes.

Step 9
Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve.