taco bake casserole (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Casserole Components
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3/4 cup salsa
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3 cups Fritos corn chips or tortilla chips
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1 packet taco seasoning
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8 ounces cream cheese
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican-style cheese, split
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1 pound ground beef
→ Fresh Toppings
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1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded up
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
# Steps to Follow:
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Once it's out of the oven, right away toss on the last of the cheese, the lettuce, and the tomato. Enjoy it hot.
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Pop the dish into your hot oven and bake about 15 minutes. When the cheese is gooey and bubbly, it’s done.
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Scatter 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese evenly on top of everything else in the dish.
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Start with the crushed chips at the bottom of your greased casserole. Then, pile on the beef, and spread the creamy salsa mixture right over that.
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Zap the cream cheese in the microwave for about half a minute until soft, not runny. Use a small bowl to stir it up with your salsa until it looks blended.
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Grease your 9 x 13 inch pan just a little so things don’t stick.
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Mix in the taco seasoning just like it says on the packet and pour in the water it tells you to add.
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Toss the beef in your skillet and break it up over medium heat. Brown it until the pink’s completely gone.
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Stick your Fritos or tortilla chips in a sealable bag and gently smash them up with a rolling pin.
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Chop up the tomatoes, shred the lettuce, and keep them handy to put on top later.
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Set your oven at 350°F (177°C) and let it get to temperature.
# Additional Tips:
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Want it hotter? Just grab some spicy salsa or add jalapeño slices before you bake.