Layered Taco Casserole recipe
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Layered Taco Casserole

If you enjoy Tex-Mex this is Incredible!

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Servings: 8 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 50 Active Time: 0 : 30

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or pork
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) McCormick original taco seasoning
  • 1 to 3 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 container (16 oz) cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped onion or sliced green onion
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In large skilled cook meat until brown. Drain fat. Stir in water, taco seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer,

uncovered, about 5 minutes or to desired consistency; set aside.

In mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and onion.

Place 6 tortillas in prepared pan. Top with half of the meat and dollop with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.


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It was very good. I substituted ground turkey for the beef and fat free ricotta for the cottage cheese. Part skim ricotta works better. The fat free is very dry. You must add more water to compensate for the lack of moisture in the ground turkey.

bigpoppa62bigpoppa62 :  : review posted 4w 1d ago.


Very tasty and easy. I cut the recipe in half, but only used 3 tortillas to layer the bottom of a 8x8 dish. I used Morning Star meal starter instead of beef or turkey because i had it in the freezer and it's super quick to heat up (no defrosting or browning). I topped the casserole with some spring salad mix and tomatoes. Next time, I will definitely add a layer of low fat refried beans; it would make this dish to die for. Also, maybe add some veggies in there, maybe some corn or even squashes...

pineapplebutterpineapplebutter :  : review posted 8w 2d ago.


I fried my corn tortillas and cut the rest into chips. AWESOME!!!!

judybgjudybg :  : review posted 12w 3d ago.


Loved it! However, I only used 6 tortillas as there is not enough meat in 1lb to create more than 2 layers. I also added black olives, lettuce & tomato & put back in the oven for 10 minutes then served with salsa & sour cream on the side. Very Yummy!!!!

SgoffredoSgoffredo :  : review posted 12w 3d ago.


I'd definatly make this again. It is really a tasty meal

squanto087squanto087 :  : review posted 12w 4d ago.


Definitely need to add sauce to this, but otherwise very tasty.

jdimegliojdimeglio :  : review posted 16w ago.


I would use less taco shells. Maybe only 6 or 8 shells.

ohannah8ohannah8 :  : review posted 37w 2d ago.


This was pretty good. It was easy to make and looked great with the toppings. I'd probably make it in a 8x8 pan next time instead of a 13x9. It was too flat in the 13x9. It was great with salsa and taco sauce offered as a topping also.

Stephanie4617Stephanie4617 :  : review posted 1y 6d ago.


Excellent presentation with avacado slices on the side. Taste and texture was wonderful. Prep / cook time was nothing. This is a definite "come backer"

topcat4utopcat4u : : 1:20 total time : 0:40 active time : review posted 1y 24w 1d ago.


This was so great! Easy to make, a real keeper. Next time I will add some green chilies for some added spice.

mandylee1081 :  : review posted 2y 17w 1d ago.


My kids devoured this. They said it was the best recipe I have made in a long time. We put olives on top also.

mom4kids2@gmail.commom4kids2@gmail.com :  : review posted 2y 24w 1d ago.


This will be going into my "Tried and True" recipes. I knew it had to be good as it was posted by webtexan, and all her recipes I've tried have been very good. Thanks, for another keeper.

crittermom17crittermom17 :  : review posted 3y 11w 1d ago.


This is a tasty, quick recipe. I also adds ench. sauce.

jodilynjodilyn :  : review posted 3y 14w ago.


I added chopped black olives, and used fresh garden tomatoes. It was fantanstic!

gypsy02gypsy02 :  : review posted 3y 14w 4d ago.


Great! I've made this 4 times. My husband also puts pickled jalapenos on top as we eat it. Very good that way.

racheldillinracheldillin : : 0:50 total time : 0:20 active time : review posted 3y 15w ago.


I'm not surprised that so many chefs have this one on their favorites list. A definate keeper! I added 1 cup of enchilada sauce.

hanan@homehanan@home :  : review posted 3y 15w 6d ago.


I made it for the first time last Sunday, and everyone loved it. I had company that day, and took a chance making it for the first time. I would like to try adding sauce next time, so it would be a little saucier. Very easy to make.

ROBINCOOKSOKROBINCOOKSOK :  : review posted 3y 26w 3d ago.


Was not sure if I would like it or not but it turned out quite good. I did add about 1/2cup of enchilada sauce to mine to make it a little saucier and to make sure the corn tortillas got tender enough to eat with just a fork.

chocolatecoveredpinkieschocolatecoveredpinkies : : 0:40 total time : review posted 3y 27w 5d ago.


Used fresh garlic(2 cloves)

Served with chunky salsa. Fine diced green chillies added to salad.

jamieojamieo :  : review posted 3y 37w 3d ago.


mcrismonmcrismon : comment : review posted 3y 51w 1d ago.


This is so Good!

wkaywkay :  : review posted 3y 51w 2d ago.


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webtexanwebtexan :  : review posted 4y 5w 3d ago.


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