Best 7 Basic Taco Bake Recipes

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**Taco Bake: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish for Every Occasion**

Taco bake, a delectable casserole that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pan meal, is a culinary delight that caters to a wide range of preferences. This versatile dish, often featuring a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef or turkey, is enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce and topped with a layer of melted cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, preparing a quick weeknight dinner, or feeding a crowd, taco bake emerges as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. This article presents a collection of taco bake recipes, each offering unique variations and culinary twists to suit diverse tastes and dietary preferences. From classic beef taco bake to vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives, these recipes provide a culinary journey that promises satisfaction with every bite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant flavors of taco bake.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 :

BISQUICK TACO BAKE



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Care for a slice of taco? You can when you bake all the taco flavors you love into one easy dish just made for topping.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 taco bake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 (1 ounce) package old el paso taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can green giant whole kernel corn
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) or 2 cups processed American cheese (8 ounces)
2 cups original Bisquick baking mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
sour cream
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F Grease rectangular pan, 13- x 9- x 2-inches.
  • Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in dry seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and corn. Spoon into pan; sprinkle with cheese. Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until smooth. Pour over beef mixture.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with remaining ingredients.

EASY TACO BAKE



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Combine ground beef, taco seasonings, tortillas and shredded cheddar cheese for this Easy Taco Bake, that's it! You'll have a warm and tasty dish to shared with your family in just 45 minutes. Get this Easy Taco Bake in the oven pronto!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (16.35 oz.) TACO BELL® Soft Tortilla Taco Dinner Kit
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook meat with Taco Seasoning Mix as directed on package.
  • Spray 12x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; cover bottom of dish with 6 Tortillas. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with layers of seasoned meat, remaining tortillas and Salsa.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 27 g

BASIC TACO BAKE



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Make and share this Basic Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nochlo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can refried beans
4 flour tortillas
1 ounce taco bell taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican blend cheese
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. brown ground beef until fully cooked, drain. Heat refried beans.
  • 2. Add the seasonings and water, bring to a boil, then simmer 6-10 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • 3. Preheat oven.to 350* F.
  • 4. Assembly time. First in a round cake pan, spray with nonstick spray.
  • 5. Then put down a tortilla, then add meat, beans and cheese and spread evenly.
  • 6. Then put another tortilla and do the same thing again. (2 times).
  • 7. now you are on you last tortilla, put on top and add meat and cheese . (be genorous with cheese).
  • 8. bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • 9. Add sour cream to top and serve.

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

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Your family is sure to enjoy this mildly spicy one-dish meal with Southwestern flair. It's quick and easy to make and fun to serve. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, mayonnaise and chili powder. , In an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, chips and cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, top with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 38g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of taco seasoning blends to create different flavor profiles. You can make your own blend or use a store-bought mix.
  • Use a combination of ground beef, turkey, or chicken to create a hearty and flavorful taco bake.
  • Add other vegetables to the taco bake, such as corn, black beans, or bell peppers, to increase the nutritional value and flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a gooey and flavorful taco bake. You can use cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, or pepper jack cheese.
  • Serve the taco bake with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo, to allow your guests to customize their tacos.

Conclusion:

A taco bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy families or gatherings. With a variety of ingredients and toppings to choose from, you can create a taco bake that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco bake a try!

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