This walking taco casserole combines the best of two worlds, the taco and the casserole. Layered with seasoned ground beef, melted Mexican cheese and crunchy Fritos corn chips, this easy recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo or any busy weeknight.
While oven preheats, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa.
Next, stir in the cream cheese, beans and corn until well blended.
Add taco mixture to a 9x13 casserole baking dish.
Top taco mixture with Fritos corn chips and then cheese.
Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Remove the taco casserole from oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, sliced black olives, sliced scallions, and whatever else you like. Enjoy!
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*Be sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing it in the beef, this will make it easier to mix into the beef*Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.*Other great topping ideas include sliced avocado, taco sauce, guacamole, Pico de Gallo