Best 5 Taco Lasagna Or Nacho Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed culinary journey with this versatile dish that seamlessly blends the essence of tacos, lasagna, and nachos into a single tantalizing creation. This innovative recipe draws inspiration from beloved Mexican classics, reimagined in a hearty and comforting casserole format. Explore a delightful fusion of seasoned ground beef, layers of soft tortillas, and a rich cheese sauce, topped with a vibrant salsa and guacamole. Unleash your creativity with variations such as a vegetarian filling, a spicy salsa roja, or a tangy sour cream sauce. Embark on a culinary adventure and relish the symphony of flavors in this Taco Lasagna or Nacho Casserole.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TACO LASAGNA



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This is a fun recipe and I guarantee every one will love it. So try it and enjoy!

Provided by Crystal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ cup water
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
1 cup sliced green onion
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, then season with taco seasoning, garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place 6 tortillas into the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the salsa on top of the tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture evenly over the salsa. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the green onions. Drop 1/2 of the sour cream randomly over the green onions. Top with 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers. Top with 6 tortillas, spread with remaining salsa, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1041.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TACO LASAGNA



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If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans, the layered casserole comes together in a snap. There are never any leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks. -Terri Keena, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Place 2 tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with half of the refried beans and half of the beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BAKED NACHO LASAGNA



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From potluck to game day hit, this dish is sure to please! Use as much salsa as you like on each layer. Top with sour cream and guacamole if you choose.

Provided by oldfashionfusion

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (10 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine beef and taco seasoning in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place refried beans in a small saucepan and heat over low heat, covered, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer half of the crushed chips, seasoned beef, beans, corn, olives, and cheese on top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, starting with salsa and ending with cheese.
  • Bake nacho lasagna in the oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1040.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

"TACO-LASAGNA" OR NACHO CASSEROLE



Categories     turkey

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup - cooked taco seasoned meat (ground beef or turkey, grilled chicken, vegetarian chorizo, or skip this if you're vegetarian)
1 cup - shredded cheddar cheese (I use spicy cheddar)
1/2 cup - chopped fresh spinach or cilantro
1/2 cup of fresh tomato, diced
1/2 cup salsa (I like Primavera chipotle salsa)
1 can beans, rinsed and drained (black beans or pinto)
10 corn tortillas, cut into large-bite-size pieces (or substitute with corn tortilla chips or whatever you have on hand--tonight I used 4 corn tortillas and a package of prepared polenta)

Steps:

  • -Pour 1 tsp canola or olive oil into a 9x9 baking pan. Spread it around to grease the bottom and sides. -Cover bottom of pan with one layer of tortilla pieces. -Sprinkle salsa on the tortilla pieces In the pan. -Sprinkle a layer of 1/2 of the beans. Layer 1/2 of the meat, then 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 the tomatoes, 1/3 of the salsa, 1/3 of the cheese, 1/3 of the tortilla pieces. -Layer the rest of the beans, meat, spinach and tomatoes. -Layer 1/2 of the remaining salsa, tortilla pieces, and cheese. -Top with the remaining tortilla pieces, salsa, and cheese. -Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Notes: It's a great way to use leftovers from "taco night" or steak that you brought home from a restaurant. Make it work for you--try shortcuts. For instance, you could substitute chili for all the ingredients except tortillas and cheese. Go ahead and add/remove/substitute ingredients with things you prefer. If you like it spicy, dice 1-3 jalapenos and toss them in. We usually put two jalapenos in our taco meat. This recipe is very flexible. I usually use ground beef (seasoned with chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper), chopped fresh spinach (Erik doesn't like cilantro), pinto beans, and the other ingredients I listed. Funny, I made a casserole tonight in order to make tomorrow's supper easier. We had no beef so I simply made it with beans. You could throw in anything you like in your burritos or enchiladas. I think this casserole tastes just like enchiladas.

TACO CASSEROLE (MEXICAN LASAGNA)



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Delicious tex mex flavors without the mess of making burritos, tacos, or cooking lasagna noodles. It is also very hearty - one recipe lasts for three meals with my family of three. I can't eat a lot of tomatoes so I don't add many to the recipe - you could certainly use a second jar of salsa if you like. If you don't have the cooking creme you can substitute 1 pack of cream cheese, softened, with 1/4 cup salsa and 1 tsp cumin mixed well. I make my own taco seasoning using cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Provided by Random Rachel

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces corn tortillas
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
10 ounces salsa
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
10 ounces Philadelphia Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme
3 cups shredded cheese
16 ounces refried beans
4 ounces sliced black olives (optional)
2 cups sour cream (optional)
1 tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for a few minutes until soft. Add ground beef and brown. Drain fat and return skillet to heat, add taco seasoning 1/4 cup salsa (you can use more salsa if you like.).
  • While the beef is cooking, prepare the other ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350*F; Grease your 9"x13" glass baking dish; cut the corn tortillas in half; and open all the canned beans.
  • After the beef is done, layer the corn tortilla halves around your baking dish. I put two on each long side, one on each short side, and three in the center - it is ok if there are a few gaps. Spread the ground beef over top of the tortillas.
  • Make another layer of tortilla halves, followed by the remaining salsa. (If you want to omit most of the tomatoes you could substitute 2 sauted onions and 1/2 cup salsa on this layer.).
  • Add another layer of tortillas halves, and then a layer of black beans. I drained the beans but left a little liquid. If you want a finer layer you can pulse them in your food processor.
  • Add another layer of tortilla halves, followed by the cooking creme (see the description for a substitution.) Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the cooking creme.
  • Add a final layer of tortilla halves. Spread the refried beans over the top of the dish, and coat with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350*F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Allow the dish to set for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a large dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with diced tomato and sliced olives.
  • I serve this as a meal by itself - you could certainly add rice, corn, or chips as a side dish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 795.6, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 26.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortilla chips. Corn tortilla chips are the classic choice for nacho casserole, but you can also use flour tortilla chips or even potato chips. If you're using corn tortilla chips, be sure to choose ones that are sturdy and won't break down when you layer them in the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the meat. Ground beef or turkey is a common ingredient in nacho casserole, but it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked meat will be dry and tough, and it won't taste as good in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Cheese is a key ingredient in nacho casserole, and you can use a variety of different types to create a flavorful dish. Some popular choices include cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and queso Oaxaca.
  • Add some spice. Nacho casserole is a Mexican-inspired dish, so it's natural to add some spice to it. You can do this by using chili powder, cumin, or cayenne pepper. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the spices or use a milder variety.
  • Don't forget the toppings. Nacho casserole is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular choices include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro. You can also add other toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, onions, or jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Nacho casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new recipe, give nacho casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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