Cheesy Taco Bake

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheesy Taco Bake, a perfect blend of Mexican cuisine and hearty ingredients. This non-vegetarian dish features ground beef, macaroni, and a melty cheese topping, all layered with crunchy tortilla chips. Ideal for family gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that caters to gluten and dairy allergies.

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Overview

This Taco Casserole is a delightful fusion of Mexican flavors and easy-to-make comfort food. Perfect for family dinners, it combines ground beef, macaroni, and a blend of cheeses, all topped with crunchy tortilla chips. Serve it with a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) beef, ground
• 8 Ounces (oz) macaroni
• 0.5 Cups onion, minced
• 1 10.75 Ounces (oz) can tomato soup, condensed
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 1.25 Ounces (oz) package taco seasoning mix, packaged
• 2 Ounces (oz) Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 Ounces (oz) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 Cup tortilla chips, crushed
• 0.5 Cups sour cream (optional)
• 0.25 Cups green onions, minced

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook and stir the ground beef and minced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned.
4. Mix in the condensed tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and packaged taco seasoning mix. Stir in the cooked macaroni.
5. Spoon the beef and pasta mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheeses on top of the mixture.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve hot, garnished with minced green onions and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Taco Casserole!