Creamy Taco Casserole
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 ounces taco sauce
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces corn kernels
- 4 ounces sliced olives
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips, 10 ounce size
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
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Toppings
- tomatoes, diced
- green onion, diced
- sour cream
- shredded lettuce
directions
- Brown the ground beef with the onions and garlic.
- When all the pink is out of the meat add the seasoning mix, water, cream cheese, corn, 1/2 the olives and Taco sauce.
- Let this simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Crush the Fritos chips (I used the chili flavored ones, but plain will work fine).
- In an 8x12 casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the Fritos, then 1/2 the meat filling, and then 1/2 the cheese (regular cheddar will work also, I just prefer the combined cheese flavors).
- Repeat the layers and top with the remaining olives.
- Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, or until it is warmed completely and the cheese is melted.
- To serve, you can top with shredded lettuce, the diced green onions (tops included), diced tomatoes and a shot of the sour cream.
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Reviews
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I made this dish tonight. Easy to do. I made the recipe according to the directions except for I omitted the olives, but only because of personal preferences. I also used mild salsa in the place of taco sauce. This baked up firm and not exactly "creamy". The end-result was good, though. We added taco toppings of sour cream and lettuce, per the recipe. I'd definitely make this again.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jim Trebilcox
Anaheim, Calif
I'm 70 years old and retired. My wife works and lets me cook. I've been cooking since I was a bachelor and I can't remember how long ago that was.
I currently am the Chaplain at the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, where I pester the kitchen staff constantly.