Best 7 Cheesy Taco Bake Recipes

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"Cheesy taco bake" is a scrumptious dish that combines the flavors of classic tacos with the gooey goodness of cheese. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco filling, but it can also be made with fresh ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to feed a crowd, "cheesy taco bake" is a perfect choice. There are endless variations on this versatile recipe, so you can customize it to your own taste preferences.

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TASTY TACO BAKE



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If you can open a can, you can make this flavorful, layered entree. Then celebrate Mother's Day in southwestern style! Hearty and handy, this dish is one simple but surefire family pleaser. -June Karres, Grawn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips, divided
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Spread 1 cup tortilla chips into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the chili, green chilies and 1/2 cup olives; spoon over chips. Spread sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses, mushrooms, onions, and remaining chips and olives. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY MACARONI TACO BAKE



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What'll it be tonight: cheesy macaroni or a taco bake? Choose both! This dish starts with packaged mac and cheese, making it a cinch to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 egg
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
  • Add egg and 1 cup shredded cheese to prepared Dinner; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with meat mixture, salsa and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 28 g

TACO BAKE I



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This is a wonderful Tex-Mex dish to serve to guests or your family. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, and drain fat. Mix in dry taco seasoning.
  • Spoon browned meat into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Spoon a layer of refried beans over meat, then salsa. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake about 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 93.5 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1037 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHEESY TACO BAKE



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Yummy Taco Bake made with crescent rolls, taco meat, cheese. It is quick and easy to prepare and yummy for the whole family.

Provided by Mom2C

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 squares, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls
2 cups corn chips, crushed and divided into 2
1 lb ground beef (can substitute veggie crumble to make vegetarian)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
9 ounces water
4 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 envelope of taco seasoning)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet cook ground beef until no pink in meat.
  • Add tomato paste and use the 6 oz. can to add 1 1/2 cans water (totals 9 oz.), also add taco seasoning and simmer on low, uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Grease pan, roll crescent rolls into 9X13 pan up the edges. Seal seams. It will be long one continuous piece in the pan.
  • Spread one cup of the crushed corn tortilla chips on top of the crescent rolls.
  • Then spread meat, add sour cream on top of meat, then cheese.
  • Last, spread remaining cup of chips on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, crust will be lightly browned.
  • I leave sour cream and cheese off a small portion for my son who does not like cheese or creamy.
  • Can make vegetarian by using veggie crumble instead of ground beef.

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

ONE-POT CHEESY TACO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, tomato, whole kernel corn, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, elbow macaroni, colby jack cheese

Provided by Chandreyee Sen

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 can tomato, diced (15 oz - 425g)
1 can whole kernel corn, (15 oz - 425g)
1 can tomato sauce, (15 oz - 425g)
2 cups water
1 package taco seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 ½ cups colby jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large quart pot over medium-high heat brown the ground beef. Drain fat and return beef to the pot.
  • Add taco seasoning, water, diced tomatoes, corn and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • Add uncooked macaroni and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (until pasta is cooked through). Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover.
  • Serve once cheese is melted!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHEESY TACO CASSEROLE



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Found this recipe on Pinterest. It was very good and super easy! I made for my dad since he doesn't eat meat and he loved it! Recipe from: http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/05/cheesy-taco-casserole.html

Provided by JFluckie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked rice (cook 1 c dry rice with 2 c water for a 2 c rice yield)
12 ounces salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (about 1/2 packet of commercially prepared taco seasonings, or the whole packet if you want extra tac)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheese, shredded
1 cup diced veggies such as carrot, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions (whatever you add to tacos)
beans (red, black, pinto, etc or use salsa that is corn and bean based)

Steps:

  • After cooking the rice, combine all the other ingredients with the rice in a large bowl and stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into a foil-lined 9 x 13 pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 shreeded cheese on top.
  • Bake at 375 F for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until cheese and the top is beginning to brown.
  • *If you added extra beans, veggies, or your salsa was watery, this could lengthen cooking time.
  • Allow casserole to rest and cool for about 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
  • ~ Store leftovers in fridge or freeze squares in individual sized containers in the freezer for your a homemade, fast, "tv dinner".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 455.8, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and gooey taco bake. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack are all great options.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different taco seasoning blends. There are many different brands and flavors available, so you can find one that you really enjoy.
  • Add some fresh vegetables to your taco bake for a healthy and colorful twist. Bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes are all great options.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked ground beef or turkey in your taco bake. This will save you a lot of time and effort.
  • Serve your taco bake with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

Cheesy taco bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, cheesy taco bake is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give cheesy taco bake a try.

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