Description
Layered Taco Bake is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey melted cheese into one irresistible casserole. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this flavorful bake is easy to make and can be customized to suit any palate. With vibrant layers and an aroma that fills your kitchen, this taco-inspired creation guarantees satisfaction in every cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 cups tortilla chips
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning if desired.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips in the baking dish, followed by half of the cooked beef, half of the salsa, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining tortilla chips, beef, salsa, and cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with sour cream and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg