Walking Taco Casserole (With Fritos)
Dive into Walking Taco Casserole, a unique twist on the classic walking taco in a bag. This easy-to-make casserole layers crunchy Fritos with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, creating a perfect blend of textures and tastes. Ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers, it's a crowd-pleasing dish that brings the joy of tacos to your table in a deliciously shareable form.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 436kcal
Equipment
- Oven Proof Skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ pound ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 oz. dry taco seasoning
- 4 oz. cream cheese cubed for ease of mixing
- 4 oz. diced green chilies
- 2 cups Frito corn chips
- 1 cup shredded cheese suggested: Mexican Blend or Cheddar, extra cheese if desired
Optional Toppings
- chopped roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350°F.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
- Drain and Season: After the beef is cooked, drain the excess fat well and return the mixture to the pan. Add the dry taco seasoning and thoroughly mix it with the beef and onion.
- Mix in Cream Cheese and Chilies: Add the cubed cream cheese and diced green chilies to the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium-low and stir until the cheese melts and blends with the beef and onion.
- Get Ready to Bake: Take the skillet off the heat. Layer Frito corn chips on top of the beef mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese. (alternatively,you can put cheese on meat mixture, then chips - and then cheese again)
- Bake Your Casserole: Put the skillet in your preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finish with Toppings: After baking, take the skillet out of the oven. Add your choice of toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped Roma tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa. Serve it up while it's warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional estimates are just estimates.
Adding ingredients together gives a total of approximately 2,616 calories for the entire casserole. If you divide this total by six servings, it's about 436 calories per serving. If you divide by eight servings, it's approximately 327 calories per serving.
Please note this is a rough estimation. Actual calories can vary based on the specific ingredients used (e.g., ground beef, taco seasoning brand, and cheese). Additionally, toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa will add more calories, varying based on the amounts used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 436kcal