WALKING TACO CASSEROLE

Walking Taco Casserole is yet another Mexican-inspired dish that is both a hearty main course and a crowd-pleasing snack. Made with lean ground beef, creamy textures from cream cheese, tomatoes, Frito Corn Chips, and a kick of green chilies, it’s a flavorful medley that satisfies various cravings. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole offers a convenient preparation style, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Whether as a family dinner or a shareable appetizer for gatherings, this recipe is perfect for all occasions.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean Ground Beef
1 ½ cup fresh Lettuce leaves, shredded
2 medium fresh Tomatoes, chopped
¾ cup Onion, Chopped
½ cup canned Green Chilis
¼ cup Cream Cheese
1 ½ tsp Taco Seasoning
1 ½ cups Frito Corn Chips
¾ cup Mexican Cheese, shredded
Salsa, as required
Sour Cream, as required

HOW TO MAKE WALKING TACO CASSEROLE:

Step 1.Grease a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2. Add onions and ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble, and cook until the beef is fully cooked. Drain extra grease.

Step 3. Then add cream cheese and green chilis to the skillet and stir until the cheese melts.

Step 4. Transfer the meat mixture to a greased baking dish and layer with shredded taco cheese and Frito corn chips.

Step 5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

Step 6. Once ready, take the casserole out of the oven and top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

Step 7. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and salsa on top.

Yield: 4

WALKING TACO CASSEROLE

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Walking Taco Casserole is yet another Mexican-inspired dish that is both a hearty main course and a crowd-pleasing snack.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean Ground Beef
• 1 ½ cup fresh Lettuce leaves, shredded
• 2 medium fresh Tomatoes, chopped
• ¾ cup Onion, Chopped
• ½ cup canned Green Chilis
• ¼ cup Cream Cheese
• 1 ½ tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 ½ cups Frito Corn Chips
• ¾ cup Mexican Cheese, shredded
• Salsa, as required
• Sour Cream, as required

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Add onions and ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble, and cook until the beef is fully cooked. Drain extra grease.
3. Then add cream cheese and green chilis to the skillet and stir until the cheese melts.
4. Transfer the meat mixture to a greased baking dish and layer with shredded taco cheese and Frito corn chips.
5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
6. Once ready, take the casserole out of the oven and top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
7. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and salsa on top.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 570Total Fat: 38gCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25g