Description
This Cheesy Taco Potato Casserole is a flavorful Tex-Mex-inspired dish that combines seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, hash brown potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese baked to perfection. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Casserole:
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 4 cups frozen diced or shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef, drain excess grease, and mix in taco seasoning and water. Simmer briefly.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine potatoes, beef mixture, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, sour cream, and seasonings.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest before serving, garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef.
- Enhance with drained black beans or corn.
- Pair with salsa or extra sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
