Taco Casserole

white plate with taco casserole on it topped with sour cream

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5 from 25 votes

All your favorite flavors of tacos in a comforting casserole perfect for an easy dinner recipe!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 682kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

16 oz Reames Frozen Egg Noodles (1 bag)
1 lb ground beef
1 oz packet taco seasoning + water called for on packet
10 oz Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies drained
10 oz red enchilada sauce
15 oz canned corn & diced peppers drained
1 c. shredded Mexican cheese
Green onions for garnish
Sour Cream for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
Prepare Reames frozen egg noodles according to package directions.
Meanwhile in a large skillet cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain grease. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to directions on packet.
In a large bowl mix together Rotel, enchilada sauce, corn & diced peppers. Stir until combined. When the taco meat is done cooking add into mixture and stir.
After the egg noodles are done cooking, drain and stir into taco mixture.
Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese. Place in oven and bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions. Serve sour cream on the side for topping.

Notes

EXPERT TIPS

Use a leaner ground beef like 90% lean. This has plenty of flavor but won’t make your casserole overly greasy.
Grab a block of cheese and grate it yourself. It melts better!
Add crushed tortilla chips if you want it to be more like tacos.
Kick it up a notch by using pepper jack cheese.
Use diced chicken instead of ground beef for a different twist.

MAKE AHEAD FRIENDLY!

This easy casserole can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.

Prepare casserole as stated in recipe, but stop before baking.
Let it cool, then cover the casserole dish and place in the refrigerator.
When you are ready to use it take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while you preheat the oven.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through and bubbly.
Let sit for 5 minutes, top and serve.

EASY FREEZER RECIPE!

Prepare casserole, but do not bake it.
Let it cool, then cover the casserole dish and place in the freezer.
It can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.
When ready to use the casserole let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
When you are ready to prepare it take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while you preheat the oven.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through and bubbly.
Let sit for 5 minutes, top and serve.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

Refrigerator – Let any leftovers completely cool then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Leftover casserole will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Freezer – Let casserole cool completely then you can freezer it in one container or place in individual containers and freeze. Let thaw in refrigerator overnight when ready to use.

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