Creamy Taco Casserole

Jim Trebilcox's Note:

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

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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

• tomato , 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 DJ]

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!