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Walking Taco Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole: Easy Comfort for the Whole Family

Walking Taco Casserole is a comforting dish filled with layers of delicious taco flavors that the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Pork swap for ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 large Purple Onion finely chopped; can use yellow onion if preferred
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning consider homemade seasoning for a healthier twist
  • 1 cup Water or use chicken/vegetable broth for extra flavor
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use Greek yogurt for a lighter touch
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilis fresh jalapeños for extra heat
  • 1 cup Tomatillo Salsa substitute with your favorite salsa
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn frozen corn works well if fresh is out of season
  • 2 cups Fritos Corn Chips replace with tortilla chips if desired
  • 2 cups Taco Cheese any shredded cheese blend can make a tasty substitute

Equipment

  • 4-quart baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 4-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Brown the ground pork in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Mix in taco seasoning and water, stirring until well incorporated. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine the salsa, green chilis, cream cheese, black beans, and corn, mixing well before removing from heat.
  6. Layer 2 cups of Fritos corn chips at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Spread the ground pork mixture evenly over the Fritos, followed by shredded cheese and remaining Fritos on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melty.
  9. Serve hot, customizing plates with taco toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can experiment with different proteins or make ahead for convenience. Cool for 10 minutes before serving for better texture.

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