"RAID THE PANTRY" SHELLS-N-CHEESE TACO CASSEROLE
It was one of those, "use up what we've got" nights, when I threw this casserole together! Luckily I thought to write everything down as I went along, because it turned out so good I make it on purpose now! LOL!! Just a quick, easy-peasy weeknight meal! Nothin' wrong with that! ;) :D Add/omit what you like, just have fun! Could...
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Casseroles
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. In deep frying pan, cook beef (lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and cumin), and onion til done. Drain grease. Stir in taco seasoning, picante sauce, water and stewed tomatoes. Break up tomatoes. Simmer at least 10 minutes til water has evaporated and sauce is thickened. Meanwhile, in saucepan; make shells and cheese according to package directions, using lowest time alotted for cooking of shells. Fold shells and cheese mixture into beef mixture. Pour into greased casserole dish. I used a 1 ½ quart glass baking dish just slightly smaller than my 13x9 one. Top evenly with shredded cheese. Sprinkle cheese with paprika. Sprinkle lightly with oregano using about a 1/2 teaspoon. Bake in 350º oven, uncovered for 20 minutes, or til hot . Serve topped with any or all "Toppings of Choice".
- 2. Serve with a nice salad if desired!
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Connor Osborne
o47@yahoo.comI wouldn't recommend this casserole. It was bland and unflavorful.
Angel Valtierra
angelvaltierra25@yahoo.comI thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Amber Messinger
messinger@gmail.comThis casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.
Syed Haris
syedh@hotmail.frI've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat.
Amsira tareena
a.tareena47@gmail.comThis is my new favorite casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Sayed Zohaib
sayed.z80@yahoo.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Deep Saab
d_s@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
TikTok Bhojpuri
tiktok@aol.comThis dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Phyllis Zenani
phyllis_z3@aol.comI'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. I loved the crunchy topping and the cheesy filling.
Dean Reichert
dean-reichert@aol.comThis casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.