Taco Casserole

Name: Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy, cheesy taco casserole recipe has all the best things about taco Tuesday in one baking dish: seasoned ground beef, tortilla chips and cheese.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 514 calories, 38g fat (13g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

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

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