Best 8 1 Dish Taco Bake Recipes

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Calling all taco lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to taco heaven. This article presents a delightful collection of one-dish taco bake recipes that will transform your kitchen into a fiesta of flavors. From classic beef tacos to mouthwatering chicken and vegetarian options, these recipes promise an explosion of textures and tastes.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy every craving. Dive into the savory depths of our classic ground beef taco bake, a symphony of seasoned beef, crisp tortillas, melted cheese, and a tantalizing blend of spices. For those seeking a lighter option, our chicken taco bake offers a delectable combination of tender chicken, tangy salsa, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Vegetarians, rejoice! We haven't forgotten about you. Our delectable black bean taco bake is a fiesta of colors and flavors, featuring hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty blend of spices. And for those who love to explore culinary frontiers, our unique sweet potato taco bake is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, combining roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a tantalizing chipotle sauce.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is a fiesta of delight. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, these one-dish taco bakes are perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or a fun family dinner. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

EASY TACO BAKE



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Quick, easy, and less messy than real tacos. Eat with a fork and come back for seconds. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Erica Leigh Bentz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
cooking spray
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir in taco seasoning.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x10-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spoon refried beans onto dough. Layer ground beef over refried beans. Wrap edges of crescent roll dough over ground beef.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1515.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

TACO BAKE



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Taco Bake is a specialty of Marlene Logan's in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her hearty dish is perfect for a hungry family or to serve to company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (8 ounce) shell macaroni, cooked and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain. Add the water, taco seasoning and tomato sauce; mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in macaroni, chilies and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

FLEISCHMANN'S 1-DISH TACO BAKE



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I love looking at old magazines and tearing out recipes. I found this one a couple of years ago. We love to make it for late breakfast on weekends....brunches. The kids love it too so that makes it even better. It is both easy and yummy!

Provided by OceanLuvinGranny

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
cooking spray
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 (1 ounce) envelopes fleischmann's fast rising yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm milk (120 - 130 F)
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 egg
8 ounces chunky salsa
8 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup corn chips, partially crushed

Steps:

  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Add taco seasoning and mix well.
  • Mix batter ingredients together in a pre.sprayed 9 1/2 inch deep dish pie plate.
  • Top batter with meat and taco seasoning mixture.
  • Pour salsa evenly over meat.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and crushed corn chips.
  • Bake by placing in a COLD oven.
  • Set temperature to 350 and bake 30 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 933.2, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 30.9

TACO CRESCENT BAKE



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A friend shared the recipe with me, and I've prepared it monthly ever since. The crust is made from refrigerated crescent roll dough. While the ground beef is browning, I simply press the dough into a baking dish. Guest always comment on the tasty crust as well as the zesty filling and crunchy topping.-Patricia Eckard, Singers Glen, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups crushed corn chips, divided
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: cubed avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with 1 cup of chips; set aside., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spoon over chips. Top with sour cream, cheese and remaining chips. , Bake, uncovered, until crust is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with optional toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TACO BAKE I



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This is a wonderful Tex-Mex dish to serve to guests or your family. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, and drain fat. Mix in dry taco seasoning.
  • Spoon browned meat into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Spoon a layer of refried beans over meat, then salsa. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake about 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 93.5 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1037 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

TASTY TACO BAKE



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If you can open a can, you can make this flavorful, layered entree. Then celebrate Mother's Day in southwestern style! Hearty and handy, this dish is one simple but surefire family pleaser. -June Karres, Grawn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips, divided
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Spread 1 cup tortilla chips into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the chili, green chilies and 1/2 cup olives; spoon over chips. Spread sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses, mushrooms, onions, and remaining chips and olives. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED TACOS



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I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. SERIOUSLY. I LOVE TACOS!!!!!! -Jami Geittmann, Taste of Home Senior Art Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 taco shells
Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced red onion, sliced jalapeno pepper and additional shredded cheddar, optional
SWEET-AND-SOUR DRESSING:
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the next 11 ingredients to meat mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost completely reduced, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. , Place taco shells open end up in a 13x9-in. baking dish; place a scoop of meat mixture into each shell; top with cheese. Bake at 400° until meat is hot and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; drizzle over tacos and serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1025mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet that can accommodate all of the ingredients in one layer. This will help to ensure that the taco meat is evenly cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  • Brown the taco meat over medium heat, stirring frequently. This will help to prevent the meat from sticking to the pan and will also help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your taco bake. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, corn, black beans, and zucchini.
  • Season the taco bake with your favorite taco seasoning. You can use a store-bought seasoning mix or make your own. If you are making your own, be sure to use a blend of spices that you enjoy.
  • Top the taco bake with cheese before baking. This will help to create a golden brown crust on top of the bake and will also add flavor.
  • Serve the taco bake with your favorite toppings. Some good options include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

One-dish taco bake is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one-dish taco bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet that can accommodate all of the ingredients in one layer.
  • Brown the taco meat over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your taco bake.
  • Season the taco bake with your favorite taco seasoning.
  • Top the taco bake with cheese before baking.
  • Serve the taco bake with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

One-dish taco bake is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one-dish taco bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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