Walking Taco Casserole
Walking Taco Casserole is a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish made with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, green chilis, corn chips, and melted cheese—an easy, flavorful dinner perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 c onion chopped
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can green chilis undrained
- 2 –3 c Fritos corn chips
- 1 c shredded taco blend cheese
- 1 Roma tomato chopped
- 1 –2 c shredded lettuce
- Salsa and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the ground beef and chopped onion in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and the onion has softened. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the taco seasoning, green chilis, and cream cheese to the skillet. Cook, stirring continuously, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Evenly top the beef mixture with the corn chips, followed by the shredded taco blend cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomato. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
To make this Walking Taco Casserole gluten-free, use gluten-free taco seasoning and confirm that the corn chips, cream cheese, and shredded cheese are certified gluten-free. Most Fritos corn chips are naturally gluten-free, but always verify labels to be safe.