Nacho Cheese Taco Casserole

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6 people

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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey (ground beef can also be used)
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (beef broth can also be used)
  • 4 cups tortilla chips crushed
  • 1 15 oz can Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce

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.

Recipe Notes

 
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