Creamy Taco Casserole

Submitted by Jim Trebilcox

"This will get rave reviews from the family. It's easy, novel and filling. Serve with Spanish Rice and refried beans. Que Bueno!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 ounces taco sauce
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces corn kernels
• 4 ounces sliced olives
• 1 bag Fritos corn chips, 10 ounce size
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

• Toppings

• tomatoes, diced
• green onion, diced
• sour cream
• shredded lettuce

directions

1. Brown the ground beef with the onions and garlic.
2. When all the pink is out of the meat add the seasoning mix, water, cream cheese, corn, 1/2 the olives and Taco sauce.
3. Let this simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Crush the Fritos chips (I used the chili flavored ones, but plain will work fine).
5. In an 8x12 casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the Fritos, then 1/2 the meat filling, and then 1/2 the cheese (regular cheddar will work also, I just prefer the combined cheese flavors).
6. Repeat the layers and top with the remaining olives.
7. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, or until it is warmed completely and the cheese is melted.
8. To serve, you can top with shredded lettuce, the diced green onions (tops included), diced tomatoes and a shot of the sour cream.

Reviews

[Mark H.]

Very good recipe. I used the chili-cheese Fritos which seemed to give the dish a flavor similar to other baked Frito pies I have made. In other words, very tasty.

 

[L DJ3309]

Made this for supper tonight, didn't know what you meant by mexican blend cheese so I used Monterey Jack with jalapeno chilis. My family rated it a keeper and want it again next sat.

 

[Dana-MMH]

So easy, and quick too...my kind of meals :) I didn't put in any corn or olives, only because I forgot I used them however it was still very good!

 

[Jen1276]

This was quick, easy and inexpensive to make. Unfortunately, it wasn't a hit at my house. My four year old liked it, my husband didn't. I was somewhere in the middle. My husband asked me not to make this dish again.

 

[Recipewrestler]

I made this dish tonight. Easy to do. I made the recipe according to the directions except for I omitted the olives, but only because of personal preferences. I also used mild salsa in the place of taco sauce. This baked up firm and not exactly "creamy". The end-result was good, though. We added taco toppings of sour cream and lettuce, per the recipe. I'd definitely make this again.