Walking Taco Casserole with Cream Cheese

Walking Taco Casserole topped with black olives, tomatoes, Fritos corn chips, shredded lettuce and melted shredded cheese in a clear casserole dish - featured image.

Walking Taco Casserole with Cream Cheese

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.

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Casserole, easy dinner recipe, Taco, Taco Casserole, Walking Taco Casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Author Ivory

Equipment

9x13 Casserole Baking Dish
Large Skillet
Stirring Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion chopped
1 pack taco seasoning 1oz
1 cup restaurant style salsa
1 pack cream cheese 8oz
1 (15oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (15.25oz ) can corn drained
2 cups Fritos corn chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Toppings

1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
¼ cup black olives sliced
1 scallion sliced
¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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!

Notes

*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

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