Cool Ranch Taco Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
32 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
9 squares
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cool Ranch Taco Lasagna
Description
Ground beef is browned and simmered with taco seasoning and water to form a thick taco meat sauce. A layer of salsa is spread on the bottom of an 8x8-inch dish, and Cool Ranch Doritos are pressed into an even layer as a crunchy base. Cubes of cream cheese, shredded Mexican blend cheese, the taco meat, and salsa are layered over the broken Doritos in three repeating layers. The combination of soft, melted cheeses and seasoned beef contrasts with the snack chips, which soften but retain some texture after baking.
The casserole is baked at 350°F, melding the flavors and creating a cohesive dish that blends Mexican-inspired ingredients into a layered bake. Scallions provide a fresh, mild onion flavor to finish the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 16 ounces salsa medium heat (1 jar
- 9.75 ounces cool ranch Doritos (1 bag)
- 3 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup scallions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spoon a couple tablespoons of salsa in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish and spread over the bottom. Cut the block of cream cheese into thirds, then cut each third into small cubes.
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Break the ground beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Brown the beef for 5 minutes, then add in the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Stir well, and simmer for another 2 minutes to thicken the sauce. Turn off the heat.
- Spread several handfuls of Doritos over the bottom of the baking dish. Press them down, breaking the chips, to create an even layer. Spread one-third of the taco meat over the broken chips. Then top with one-third of the cream cheese cubes, 1 cup shredded cheese, and one-third of the remaining salsa.
- Repeat with a second and third layer of pressed Doritos, taco meat, cream cheese cubes, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and salsa. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top to cover the other ingredients.
- Bake for 25+ minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chips around the edges are very crisp. Sprinkle the top with chopped scallions. Cut the taco lasagna into 9 squares and serve warm!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1313mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 391mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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