Creamy Taco Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Taco Casserole, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that brings the best of taco night to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, black beans, corn, and zesty salsa combine to create a savory filling, layered with crushed tortilla chips and a rich, tangy mixture of sour cream and melted cheeses. Topped with gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack, this casserole bakes to golden perfection, delivering bold taco flavors with a creamy twist. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that serves six and can be garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions for a burst of freshness. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or hosting a casual get-together, this easy taco casserole recipe is a mouthwatering masterpiece that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 1 cup Salsa (mild or medium)
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Corn kernels, frozen or canned (drained)
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 3 cups Tortilla chips, lightly crushed
• 3 stalks Green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 6

Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Layer half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, then spread half of the sour cream and cheese mixture on top.

Step 8

Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, and sour cream/cheese mixture.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top layer.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2340.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4850.0

Total Fat 292.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 700.1mg	0%
Sodium 7803.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 398.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 215.1g	0%

Vitamin D 88.1IU	0%
Calcium 2832.3mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 4167.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 31.3%