Best 4 Cheesy Taco Bake Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the Cheesy Taco Bake, an irresistible casserole that seamlessly blends Mexican and American flavors. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a layer of seasoned ground beef, a layer of crisp tortilla chips, and a generous helping of melted cheese. Topped with a zesty salsa and fresh cilantro, the Cheesy Taco Bake is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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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

CHEESY TACO BAKE



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Yummy Taco Bake made with crescent rolls, taco meat, cheese. It is quick and easy to prepare and yummy for the whole family.

Provided by Mom2C

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 squares, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls
2 cups corn chips, crushed and divided into 2
1 lb ground beef (can substitute veggie crumble to make vegetarian)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
9 ounces water
4 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 envelope of taco seasoning)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet cook ground beef until no pink in meat.
  • Add tomato paste and use the 6 oz. can to add 1 1/2 cans water (totals 9 oz.), also add taco seasoning and simmer on low, uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Grease pan, roll crescent rolls into 9X13 pan up the edges. Seal seams. It will be long one continuous piece in the pan.
  • Spread one cup of the crushed corn tortilla chips on top of the crescent rolls.
  • Then spread meat, add sour cream on top of meat, then cheese.
  • Last, spread remaining cup of chips on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, crust will be lightly browned.
  • I leave sour cream and cheese off a small portion for my son who does not like cheese or creamy.
  • Can make vegetarian by using veggie crumble instead of ground beef.

CHEESY TACO CASSEROLE



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Found this recipe on Pinterest. It was very good and super easy! I made for my dad since he doesn't eat meat and he loved it! Recipe from: http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/05/cheesy-taco-casserole.html

Provided by JFluckie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked rice (cook 1 c dry rice with 2 c water for a 2 c rice yield)
12 ounces salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (about 1/2 packet of commercially prepared taco seasonings, or the whole packet if you want extra tac)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheese, shredded
1 cup diced veggies such as carrot, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions (whatever you add to tacos)
beans (red, black, pinto, etc or use salsa that is corn and bean based)

Steps:

  • After cooking the rice, combine all the other ingredients with the rice in a large bowl and stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into a foil-lined 9 x 13 pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 shreeded cheese on top.
  • Bake at 375 F for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until cheese and the top is beginning to brown.
  • *If you added extra beans, veggies, or your salsa was watery, this could lengthen cooking time.
  • Allow casserole to rest and cool for about 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
  • ~ Store leftovers in fridge or freeze squares in individual sized containers in the freezer for your a homemade, fast, "tv dinner".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 455.8, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.3

CHEESY BEEFY TACO BAKE



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Make and share this Cheesy Beefy Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CheesyGal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (taco bell home originals preferred)
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream (breakstone "or" knudsen preferred)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup salsa (Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky preferred)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare dinner as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, brown meat and drain.
  • Add taco seasoning mix and water to the meat; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir sour cream into prepared dinner.
  • Spoon half of the dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese and remaining dinner mixture.
  • Cover.
  • Bake 15 minute.
  • Top with salsa and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.7, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 144.2, Sodium 1633.1, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.9, Protein 33.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese provides a rich, flavorful filling for the taco bake.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Cook the ground beef until it is just browned to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.
  • Use a flavorful taco seasoning: A homemade taco seasoning blend or a store-bought packet will add depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Layer the ingredients carefully: Start with a layer of tortilla chips, then add the seasoned beef, cheese, and toppings. Repeat the layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden brown: Bake the taco bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Cheesy taco bake is a quick and easy casserole that is perfect for busy weeknights or potluck dinners. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking by adding different toppings or using different types of meat. With its cheesy, flavorful filling and crispy tortilla chips, this taco bake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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