Best 7 Au Gratin Taco Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Au Gratin Taco Bake, a harmonious blend of zesty Mexican and creamy French cuisines. Picture layers of crispy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a velvety béchamel sauce, all enveloped in a golden-brown cheese crust. This tantalizing casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings. But that's not all; we've also curated a collection of equally enticing recipes to satisfy every palate. From the classic Au Gratin Potatoes, a timeless comfort food, to the hearty and flavorful Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole, and the innovative Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole, each dish is a culinary masterpiece in its own right. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AU GRATIN TACO BAKE



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Make and share this Au Gratin Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 (5 ounce) package au gratin potatoes
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink and drain.
  • Stir in the potatoes and contents of sauce mix, corn, tomatoes, milk, water and taco seasoning.
  • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.4, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 142.8, Sodium 1892.5, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 43.7

SPICY AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE



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I had some boxed Au Gratin potatoes and some ground beef and really didn't know what to do with it,so I started to look through a lot of recipes. ( and I mean a lot :) ) And then got an idea from one of those "TOH" Ground Beef grocery store cookbooks.So I changed a few things around, such as seasonings and the way it was prepared.If you want you can change the amounts of the seasonings to suit your own personal tastes.Last but not least, I want to thank Chef#59686 and Chef#101376 for coming up with the name for this recipe :) .Submitted to "ZAAR" on October 16th,2008

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 (5 1/4 ounce) package au gratin potatoes
2 cups boiling water
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon melted butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium non-stick skillet, over medium heat, add the first 4 ingredients and cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
  • Drain if needed.
  • While meat mixture is browning, boil water.
  • In a large bowl add rest of ingredients except shredded cheese. Mix well.
  • Pour into a greased or sprayed 2-quart baking dish.
  • Cover with lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 909.5, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 22.4

JACKIE'S EASY AU GRATIN CHICKEN BAKE



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My friend Jackie sent me this recipe to try. It sure looks like one I would love! If you try it before I do, let me know how it came out.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed, and drained
1 (7 7/8 ounce) box betty crocker deluxe creamy cheddar au gratin potato mix
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
2 slices cheddar cheese, cut diagonally in half (1 oz. slices)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Spray 11x7" baking dish, or 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Spread broccoli in baking dish.
  • Stir potatoes, sauce mix, cheese sauce, boiling water and margarine in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Spread over broccoli.
  • Place chicken breast halves on potato mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Place cheese slices on chicken.
  • Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 3-5 minutes longer, or until cheese is
  • melted, and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Let stand 5 minutes, or until sauce is as
  • thick as desired.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO CASSEROLE



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When you're bored with traditional tacos, give this filling main dish a try. It puts the same southwestern taste into a comforting casserole. -Bonnie King, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beans., Spoon meat mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and biscuit mix until moistened. Pour over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Spread with sour cream. Top with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives.

Nutrition Facts :

POTATO TACO CASSEROLE



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Bake potatoes and beef, sprinkled with taco-seasoned cheese and tortilla chips to make delicious casserole dinner for five.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 package Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
2/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Mix uncooked Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk in ungreased 2-quart round casserole. Stir in beef and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Sprinkle chips over casserole; sprinkle remaining cheese over chips. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg

TACO TWIST BAKE



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People of all ages enjoy this Mexican-flavored noodle bake. When my sister-in-law cooked for a youth camp several years ago, she multiplied the recipe. It was an instant success. -Karen Buhr, Gasport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups cooked Taco-Seasoned Meat
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the taco meat, tomato sauce and green pepper; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine pasta and sour cream; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Top with meat mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES



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These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used, but corn tortillas are more traditional and will hold up better in the baking process.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your taco bake.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef: Cook it until it is just browned, or it will become tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso Oaxaca will give your taco bake a rich, flavorful filling.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and Pico de Gallo are all great options.

Conclusion:

Au gratin taco bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. With its creamy, cheesy filling and crispy tortilla topping, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tacos, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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