It is a delicious, juicy, flavorful, crusty, and cheesy taco casserole. It includes layers of nacho cheese Doritos, hamburger, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomatoes. Prepare this taco casserole for lunch or dinner and you will definitely like the result.
HOW DO YOU MAKE TACO CASSEROLE?
It is the easiest taco casserole.
Add the first layer of the taco casserole – 7 oz crushed nacho cheese Doritos to the casserole dish. Then, add 1 lb browned hamburger meat. Top with ⅔ of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Then, sprinkle with ½ cup lettuce and ½ cup sliced tomatoes. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts.
Enjoy with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
TIPS
1. You can serve this taco casserole with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, rice, or tortillas.
2. You need to brown the hamburger first, then start adding the layers of casserole.
CAN TACO CASSEROLE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, you can make this taco casserole ahead of time. First, add all of the layers to the casserole dish.
Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate before baking.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH TACO BAKE?
You can serve this delicious taco casserole with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or rice.
LET’S TALK ABOUT FREEZING TACO CASSEROLE
You can freeze leftover taco casserole in an airtight container, or you can wrap the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store this casserole in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Taco Casserole Recipe
It is a delicious, juicy, flavorful, crusty and cheesy taco casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (7 oz) nacho cheese Doritos, crushed;
- 1 lb. hamburger, browned;
- 1 packet taco seasoning;
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded;
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded;
- 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded;
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped or sliced.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the first layer of the taco casserole - 7 oz crushed nacho cheese Doritos to the casserole dish. Then, add 1 lb browned hamburger meat. Top with ⅔ of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Then, sprinkle with ½ cup lettuce and ½ cup sliced tomatoes. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts. Enjoy!