Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole
This hearty bake layers crispy roasted potatoes with seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, and cheddar for a molten, savory bite in every forkful. Mild spice and tangy taco sauce balance the richness, while a cool dollop of sour cream finishes it off. Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd-pleaser.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then boil the potatoes until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Move the potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, season with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and salt, and toss until evenly coated. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with the remaining taco seasoning. Drain the grease if needed.
- 6
Transfer the potatoes to a 8x10-inch casserole dish. Drizzle with half the nacho cheese, then add the ground beef on top. Sprinkle with Cheddar and drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons taco sauce.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- 8
Top with sour cream and the remaining nacho cheese, and serve immediately.
- Calories 546.2 kcal High 27%
- Protein 32.56 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 48.87 g 18%
- Total Fat 24.52 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.22 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.87 mg High 31%
- Sodium 797.06 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 4.22 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 181.82 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.78 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1028.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 9.78 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.91 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Lean Ground Beef, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Olive Oil, and Russet Potato. Each serving provides about 546.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Lean Ground Beef, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Olive Oil, Russet Potato, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 546.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole healthy?
- Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 546.2 calories and 32.56 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 797.06 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.22 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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