WALKING TACO CASSEROLE

Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 6 servings
Calories 981 kcal

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 ounces cream cheese cubed
1 10 ounce can rotel style tomatoes
1 15 ounce can Ranch style beans, drained
3 cups Frito corn chips
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
1 jalapeno pepper optional for garnish

Optional toppings for serving: shredded lettuce tomatoes, sour cream, jalapenos, sliced green onions, black olives

DIRECTIONS:

Heat the oven to 375° and spray a 2-quart casserole dish.

In a large skillet, cook and crumble the beef until it is no longer pink. Drain fat if needed. Add the taco seasoning and stir.

Add cream cheese, rotel, and beans. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and combined.

Spread the ground beef mixture evenly in the baking dish and top with a layer of fritos and cheese.

Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

It’s easy to make homemade taco seasoning which allows you to control the sodium and the heat.

No ranch style beans? Sub in pinto beans, kidney beans or black beans.

This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. If it’s coming out of the fridge, add about 15 minutes to the cooking time.