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Walking Taco Casserole

My walking taco casserole features seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and tons of crunchy corn chips. Your favorite fair treat is now a super easy casserole perfect for weeknights.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 562kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Sweet Onion Diced
  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 4.5 Ounce Can Diced Green Chiles
  • 3 Cups Fritos
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheese Divided
  • Lettuce, Tomato, and Sour Cream To Serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet brown ground beef and onions until cooked through.
  • Stir in half of the cheese, taco seasoning, green chiles, and cream cheese until well combined.
  • Top with Fritos and remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Serve with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
  • Ground Beef: I used 90% lean beef. If using a fattier variety, drain off any excess grease. You could also use cooked shredded chicken.
  • Fritos: I prefer regular Fritos, but my boyfriend swears by the chili cheese variety. You could also use Doritos.
  • Green Chiles: These peppers are a milder version of jalapenos. They are sweet, but they have a subtle kick of heat, which offsets their heat. Look for these in the international aisle near the taco shells. 
  • Shredded Cheese: I used a Colby/Monterey Jack blend, but feel free to use your favorite.
Tips and Tricks
  1. Make-Ahead: You can prepare this recipe ahead of time as long as you follow one rule: Don't add the chips. Store the prepared casserole in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature (never put a cold dish in the oven) and add the chips right before baking.
  2. Sprinkle leftovers with extra Fritos as we all know the crunch is the best part!
  3. No oven-safe skillet? Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish instead.
  4. Cover with foil: If your Fritos and cheese are cooking too quickly, cover with foil.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 802IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 496mg | Iron: 2mg