Creamy Taco Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Taco Casserole, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that brings the best of taco night to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, black beans, corn, and zesty salsa combine to create a savory filling, layered with crushed tortilla chips and a rich, tangy mixture of sour cream and melted cheeses. Topped with gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack, this casserole bakes to golden perfection, delivering bold taco flavors with a creamy twist. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that serves six and can be garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions for a burst of freshness. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or hosting a casual get-together, this easy taco casserole recipe is a mouthwatering masterpiece that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels, frozen or canned (drained)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 3 cups Tortilla chips, lightly crushed
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, then spread half of the sour cream and cheese mixture on top.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, and sour cream/cheese mixture.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.4 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.4 g | 637% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 7804 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.1 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.4 g | 223% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 215.1 g | 430% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 2832 mg | 218% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 4168 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
