Taco Casserole
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4.9
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
682 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Casserole
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All your favorite flavors of tacos in a comforting Taco Casserole perfect for an easy dinner recipe!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen egg noodles (1 bag)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ounces packet taco seasoning + water called for on packet
- 10 ounces Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies drained
- 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
- 15 ounces canned corn & diced peppers drained
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- green onions for garnish
- sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Prepare frozen egg noodles according to package directions.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain grease. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to directions on packet.
- In a large bowl mix together Rotel, enchilada sauce, corn & diced peppers. Stir until combined. When the taco meat is done cooking add into mixture and stir.
- After the egg noodles are done cooking, drain and stir into taco mixture.
- Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese. Place in preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions. Serve sour cream on the side for topping.
Notes
- EXPERT TIPS
- MAKE AHEAD FRIENDLY!
- This easy casserole can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
- EASY FREEZER RECIPE!
- HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
- Refrigerator – Let any leftovers completely cool then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Leftover casserole will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freezer – Let casserole cool completely then you can freezer it in one container or place in individual containers and freeze. Let thaw in refrigerator overnight when ready to use.
- Use a leaner ground beef like 90% lean. This has plenty of flavor but won’t make your casserole overly greasy.
- Grab a block of cheese and grate it yourself. It melts better!
- Add crushed tortilla chips if you want it to be more like tacos.
- Kick it up a notch by using pepper jack cheese.
- Use diced chicken instead of ground beef for a different twist.
- Prepare casserole as stated in recipe, but stop before baking.
- Let it cool, then cover the casserole dish and place in the refrigerator.
- When you are ready to use it take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while you preheat the oven.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, top and serve.
- Prepare casserole, but do not bake it.
- Let it cool, then cover the casserole dish and place in the freezer.
- It can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.
- When ready to use the casserole let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- When you are ready to prepare it take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while you preheat the oven.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, top and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
1251mg
(52%)
Potassium
612mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1251mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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81 reviews
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