Casual

Nacho Cheese Taco Casserole

  • Prep Time 20 MINS
  • Cook Time 20 MINS
  • Total Time 40 MINS
Serves: 6

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Ingredients

  • 15 oz can Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce
  • 4 cups Ricos Original Nacho Chips, crushed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey (ground beef can also be used)
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (beef broth can also be used)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 °F.
  • Grease a 9×13″ 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 ½ of the crushed tortilla chips into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Top with ½ of the meat mixture followed by ½ of the Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce.
  • 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 °F.