Description
Frito Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make Tex-Mex-inspired dish packed with bold flavors. This comforting casserole layers crispy Frito corn chips, seasoned ground meat, black beans, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for a crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game nights, this dish is customizable and can be made with beef, chicken, or turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken, beef, or turkey
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1/2 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 bag Frito corn chips
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat to 325°F (165°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Meat Mixture – Brown the ground meat with onions in a skillet. Add Rotel and taco seasoning, then simmer.
- Combine Ingredients – Stir in black beans and cream cheese until melted. Mix in enchilada sauce.
- Layer the Casserole – In the baking dish, layer half of the Fritos, half of the meat mixture, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat.
- Bake – Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
- Serve – Enjoy hot, optionally garnished with sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 300°F or microwave in short intervals.
- Customization: Add jalapeños, swap Fritos for tortilla chips, or make it vegetarian with beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican-Inspired
