Frito Taco Casserole Recipe

It has been a few weeks since I shared a good casserole recipe! There is just something so perfect about serving a casserole for dinner and this Frito Taco Casserole Recipe is sure to be a hit! Cheesy, Meaty goodness covered in Fritos…yes please!

How can you go wrong with anything that is taco flavored! If Fritos are not your thing ….than I do have a Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe that is also oh so delicious!  As you can see I like making anything taco flavored that I can. Do you make tacos often? I feel like right now they are sort of an unofficial food of the year. Have you seen all of the hilarious meme’s on Facebook about Tacos. So funny!

Ok, no distractions with Facebook it is time to make a killer dinner that is easy and tastes amazing!!

Hello Yummy goodness!!!

I am so not sad about this recipe…lol!

What is in a Frito Taco Casserole

1 pound of lean ground beef

1 small onion, diced

16 oz can refried beans

2 C. cooked rice

2 C. Mexican blend shredded cheese

2 C. Fritos corn chips

1 C. salsa

1/4 C. water

1 package of taco seasoning packet

salt & pepper to taste

How do you make a Frito Taco Casserole

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium saucepan, brown the burger with the diced onion and drain grease.

Add in the 1/4 C. of water and taco seasoning packet and let simmer on low for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl combine the taco meat, salsa, cooked rice, shredded cheese and refried beans.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Top with 1 C of the Fritos and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and top with the remaining Fritos or serve on the side.

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Frito Taco Casserole Recipe

Frito Taco Casserole Recipe the entire family will love. Easy casserole recipe filled with meat, cheese, and Fritos from ParkRangerJohn.com

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 1582 kcal

Author Park Ranger John

Ingredients

• 1 pound of lean ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 16 oz can refried beans
• 2 C. cooked rice
• 2 C. Mexican blend shredded cheese
• 2 C. Fritos corn chips
• 1 C. salsa
• 1/4 C. water
• 1 package of taco seasoning packet
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan, brown the burger with the diced onion and drain grease.
3. Add in the 1/4 C. of water and taco seasoning packet and let simmer on low for 10 minutes.
4. In a large bowl combine the taco meat, salsa, cooked rice, shredded cheese and refried beans.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Top with 1 C of the Fritos and bake for 25-30 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining Fritos or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Frito Taco Casserole Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1582 Calories from Fat 810

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 90g 138%

Saturated Fat 33g 165%

Cholesterol 192mg 64%

Sodium 2636mg 110%

Potassium 816mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 128g 43%

Dietary Fiber 13g 52%

Sugars 9g

Protein 63g 126%

Vitamin A 23.6%

Vitamin C 3.8%

Calcium 106.7%

Iron 33.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.