Layered Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb pork; 3/4 cup water; 1 taco seasoning, Package of McCormick original taco flavor; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup onions or 1 cup sliced green onion; 12 corn tortillas (6-inch); 4 cups lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb pork
3/4 cup water
1 taco seasoning, Package of McCormick original taco flavor
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup onions or 1 cup sliced green onion
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
4 cups lettuce
2 medium tomatoes
sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3
In large skillet cook meat until brown. Drain fat. Stir in water, taco seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or to desired consistency; set aside.
4
In mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and onion.
5
Place 6 tortillas in prepared pan. Top with half of the meat and dollop with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.
6
Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb pork, 3/4 cup water, 1 taco seasoning, Package of McCormick original taco flavor, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Layered Taco Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Layered Taco Casserole

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