This cheesy Taco Bake comes together in no time and is a family favorite! Add your favorite toppings and have fun with it!
If your family enjoys Taco Night, then this dish is definitely a must try. It is quite similar to “Walking Tacos”, however, this is an all in one casserole dish, so a bit easier. My kids LOVED the cheesy layer on this and we all loved adding our favorite taco toppings. You can add salsa, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapeno, etc.
The great thing about tacos is how many varieties there are. From fish, beef, chicken, and more…you can find it all! I love a good, classic taco…but I will admit, after awhile, I love changing things up and trying something new. From lasagna (below), to this bake, and even shells (also below), you can find something for everyone, whether they are a taco lover or not!
Are you into lots of toppings? I know I sure am! I love adding a variety of cheeses, avocados, tomatoes, sour cream, and more! I can do without black olives though, haha!
Do you love tacos as much as my family?? If so, check out these great taco recipes:
BEST EVER Crispy Chicken Tacos
Taco Bake: Click below to print recipe!
Taco Bake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef of turkey
- 1 package taco seasoning or 3 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning (see recipe below)
- 2/3 cup water
- chili cheese fritos
- 1/2 can cheddar cheese soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Toppings desired: salsa, sour cream, onion, tomato, avocado, etc
Instructions
- Brown beef or turkey over medium high heat until no longer pink.
- Drain fat and add in the taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and meat is thoroughly coated in seasoning.
- Layer chili cheese Fritos on the bottom of and 8 x 8 baking dish.
- Place seasoned meat on top of Fritos.
- In a saucepan, heat cheddar cheese soup and milk over low heat.
- Once warm, pour cheese mixture on top of meat.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over cheese and place pan in preheated oven, 350, for about 12-14 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and scoop desired amount onto plate. Top with favorite toppings!
Nutrition
Homemade taco seasoning recipe, click HERE
Embee
The link for homemade taco seasoning takes me to recipe for baked ziti instead. I did a search on ‘homemade taco seasoning’ which brought up a lot of recipes for taco-somethings but not the homemade seasoning. Has that recipe been removed? If so, could you please put it back?
Kristin
So sorry about that, I will correct right now! Here is the link as well, https://thecookinchicks.com/2012/07/taco-seasoning/
Tessie
do the fritos stay crunchy?
Kristin
Yep, the top ones are still crunchy 🙂
Laura
Do you layer this recipe a couple of times?
Kristin
It goes Fritos, meat mixture, cheese sauce, and sprinkled cheese. No need to layer further 🙂
Pam
Looks great! Do you use a whole bag of Fritos? And do some go on top? Or just one layer on bottom?
Kristin
I end up using about 3/4 bag, but its completely up to you! I do one layer on the bottom, but my kids always want a few extra on top once served! Completely up to you how you serve it though! Enjoy!
Erica C Kordiak
I made this a few weeks ago and my family absolutely loved it!! I am making this again tonight but I do not have the cheese soup. What can I substitute? Thank you!
Kristin
Any of the “cream of …” soups work as a substitute. Or you can make your own by using this recipe, https://dinnerthendessert.com/cheddar-cheese-soup-condensed/
Enjoy!
George
Delicious
Kristin
Glad to hear you enjoyed this!!
Heather V
I need to make a bigger portion for my family. How much of everything would you use?
Kristin
I would double the recipe and make it in a 9×13 for a bigger portion! Enjoy!!
Charlene
Curious as to why you chose mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar?
Kristin
I was adding additional flavor because the cheddar is already in it from the cheddar soup. You can also use Cotija cheese to add an added flavor!!
Sydney
We liked this alot! Will definitely make again, I might add more of the cheese soup to soften up the fritos a little next time. Quick and easy and very kid friendly. Thanks for the great idea!!
Kristin
So glad you all enjoyed it!!!
Laurie Unger
Used regular frito’s and queso cheese soup and it was gone in record time!
Kristin
Yea!! Glad to hear it was a hit!!
rmm64
Haven’t tried this yet, but I AM looking forward to it now. I think the only change I’ll make, is instead of using regular Fritos, I’ll use Chili Cheese Fritos. I’m betting the seasoning will give it a nice added flavor (and the chili cheese are my fave, lol)
Kristin
Agreed! Both versions work great! I typically switch between the two based on what I have on hand! Hope you enjoy!
Wanda Light
Just tried your recipe for the Taco Bake. I used a whole bag of corn chips on the bottom and the whole can of soup.it was divine. My husband said he liked it better than regular tacos. This will be a regular on the menu from now on, THANKS FOR SHARING.
Kristin
Yay!! So glad to hear you all both enjoyed! It’s one of my fav dishes!!
PATSY SANDRIDGE
CAN YOU USE PLAIN FRITOS
Kristin
Yes, that works great too! Enjoy!