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Make this crowd-pleasing nacho cheese taco casserole. It's packed full of taco flavor and topped with delicious nacho cheese!
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Nacho Cheese Taco Casserole (Freezer Friendly)

Make this delicious and family friendly nacho cheese taco casserole. While you're at it, try making a double batch and throwing one in the freezer for a busy night!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 497kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey ground beef can also be used
  • 1/4 cup or 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth beef broth can also be used
  • 4 cups tortilla chips crushed
  • 15- ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
  • Once turkey is browned, sprinkle taco seasoning over the top of the meat and stir.
  • Whisk in the flour and broth.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let cook until liquid begins to reduce and sauce is thickened.
  • Spread 1/2 of the crushed tortilla chips into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Top with 1/2 of the meat mixture followed by 1/2 of the Ricos Gourmet Nacho.
  • Repeat the steps.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Freezing directions: If freezing, do not bake. Follow all steps but do not bake. Cover with 2 layers of tin foil. Label and date the casserole and freeze up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in your fridge and bake 30-45 minutes at 325 degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal