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Walking Taco Casserole

This walking taco casserole is a fun twist on the classic, with a crunchy Frito base, seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings layered into one easy dish. It’s a quick, family-friendly dinner packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 8
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 taco seasoning packet)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 9.25 oz. bag of Fritos
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, drained

Toppings

  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced black olives
  • green onions
  • sliced jalapeños
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • avocado slices
  • salsa
  • pico de gallo
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with all seasonings until fully browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in salsa until well incorporated.
  • Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add it to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  • Remove from heat and begin assembling the casserole. Spread half a bag of Fritos evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the taco meat mixture over the top, spreading it out evenly.
  • Spoon the black beans and corn evenly over top of the taco meat then top with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, add your favorite taco toppings, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 784mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 362IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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