Taco Stuffed Shells
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
665 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Stuffed Shells
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These taco stuffed shells are pasta shells stuffed with taco seasoned meat and smothered in cheese sauce!
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Ingredients
- One box of large Pasta Shells
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken
- 2 packages of taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups of 1% milk
- 4 1/2 cups grated Tex Mex cheddar cheese 1/2 cup for filling shells and one cup set aside for topping
Instructions
- Boil 24-28 pasta shells until cooked according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water. (the pasta shells fall apart easily, I always cook extra to make sure I have whole shells to use)
- In a large frying pan, cook the ground meat and one and a half packages of taco seasoning according to the package directions. Set aside when cooked.
- To prepare the cheese sauce : In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add in the flour and salt. Stir constantly over medium heat until it forms a soft ball.
- Stir in the milk slowly, but by bit, whisking constantly, Once the flour and milk has combined into a liquid without lumps, whisk in any remaining milk.
- Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the sauce from heat, and stir in three cups of shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add in one to two tablespoons of the taco seasoning into the cheese sauce, to taste and then set aside.
- Fill 24-28 pasta shells with a sprinkle of cheese, followed by the taco mixture.
- Place shells in a well greased baking pan.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the shells.
- Top with a cup of cheese.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Remove and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
665kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
421mg
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1220IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
741mg
(74%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 665kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1220IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 741mg | 74% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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