Deliciously Cheesy Taco Bake: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 2-quart casserole

Ingredients

  • 1poundground beef

  • 1cupsalsa

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • ½cupmayonnaise

  • 2tablespoonschili powder

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 2cupscrushed tortilla chips

  • 4ouncesshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 4ouncesshredded Monterey Jack cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease. Stir in salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin. Remove the skillet from heat.

  3. Spread about 1/2 of the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread 1 cup tortilla chips over beef mixture. Top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories482
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
38g
49%
Saturated Fat
14g
68%
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
690mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
24g
48%
Vitamin C
4mg
4%
Calcium
325mg
25%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
416mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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