Haystack Casserole

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4.8

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    776 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Haystack Casserole

Full of rice and taco meat, topped with a homemade cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and olives and served with tortilla chips!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 c. crushed saltines about 20 crackers
  • 1 c. cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 3/4 c. tomato juice
  • 1/4-1/2 c. water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • seasoned salt salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 c. shredded lettuce
  • 1 1/2 c. medium tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/2 lb processed American cheese cubed
  • 1 1/2 c. 6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3.5 oz jar stuffed olives drained, diced
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Put crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 in baking dish. Top with rice.
  2. In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Add tomato juice, water, seasonings, simmer for 15-20 minutes. Spoon over rice
  4. Sprinkle with lettuce and tomatoes.
  5. In a saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk stirring as you add it. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, reduce heat; sir in American cheese until melted. Pour over tomatoes.
  6. Top with cheddar cheese and olives.
  7. Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Can Haystack Casserole be made ahead of time?
  • This is really best when served and made fresh. I'd love to tell you otherwise, but invite your friends over, make it a party and make this casserole!
  • How long will leftovers last in the refrigerator?
  • Refrigerated leftovers will keep about three days.
  • Can this this dish be frozen?
  • Sadly no, but with the lettuce and tomatoes, it really doesn't freeze well!!!
  • Optional toppings for Haystacks
  •  
  • black olives
  • sliced jalapenos
  • guacamole
  • Chili's Copycat Salsa
  • sour cream
  • pico de gallo

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 776kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 151mg (50%) Sodium 1430mg (60%) Potassium 740mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1875IU (38%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Calcium 739mg (74%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 776 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 776kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 1430mg 60%
Potassium 740mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1875IU 38%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14%
Calcium 739mg 74%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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