If your family enjoys Taco Night, then this bake 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.
This cheesy taco bake comes together in no time and is a family favorite! Perfect for Taco night!
- 1 lb ground beef of turkey
- 1 package taco seasoning or 3 tbsp 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
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Brown beef or turkey over medium highh heat until no longer pink.
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Drain fat and add in the taco seasoning and water.
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Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and meat is thoroughly coated in seasoning.
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Layer chili cheese Fritos on the bottom of and 8 x 8 baking dish.
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Place seasoned meat on top of Fritos.
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In a saucepan, heat cheddar cheese soup and milk over low heat.
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Once warm, pour cheese mixture on top of meat.
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Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over cheese and place pan in preheated oven, 350, for about 12-14 minutes.
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Remove pan from oven and scoop desired amount onto plate. Top with favorite toppings!
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Homemade taco seasoning recipe, click HERE
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?
So sorry about that, I will correct right now! Here is the link as well, https://thecookinchicks.com/2012/07/taco-seasoning/
do the fritos stay crunchy?
Yep, the top ones are still crunchy 🙂
Do you layer this recipe a couple of times?
It goes Fritos, meat mixture, cheese sauce, and sprinkled cheese. No need to layer further 🙂
Looks great! Do you use a whole bag of Fritos? And do some go on top? Or just one layer on bottom?
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!
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!
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!