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Taco
Bake is one of our all-time favourite recipes. It started out as an
optional recipe off of a soft taco kit box, but when that recipe stopped
appearing, we had to re-create it and have since refined our approach. A good reliable recipe for a chilly day.
Ingredients for Taco Bake
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- Salsa (1 cup for normal, 2 cups for juicier Taco Bake)
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup (I like Fiesta for extra kick)
- Cherry tomatoes, pack full of flavour but wrinkly (could substitute or add can of kidney beans here)
- Laughing Cow, 2 pieces (optional -- adds creaminess)
- Taco powder packet (can use 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder instead)
- 4 tortillas 8-10" depending on size of casserole dish (whole wheat tortillas are good in this recipe)
- 1 lb ground meat such as turkey or hamburger (not shown)
- Ground cheese 1 cup for normal, 2 for super cheesy, habanero or cheddar recommended (also not shown)
Prepare the Ingredients
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- Heat oven to 350
- Top tomatoes, slice in half, and season to taste with salt and pepper
- Open can of soup
- Measure out chili, cayenne, and garlic powders (or open taco spice packet)
- Open and unwrap the Laughing Cow
- Trim the edges of tortillas if too large for casserole dish
- Have a spatula ready
Cook the Ingredients
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- Scramble-fry ground meat and drain off any fat or liquid
- Add soup, Laughing Cow, and spices
- Mix and stir until it bubbles and makes a thick meaty sauce, about 3-5 minutes
Assemble the Ingredients
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- Grease your dish (Pam is fine) and wipe off excess
- Then layer the following (there are 4 layers in total):
- 1 tortilla
- 1/4 meat sauce
- 1/4 chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 salsa
- 1/4 cheese
- Smooth each layer down so it forms a nice clean Taco Bake
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes to an hour, and serve with hot sauce or a dollop of sour cream.
Enjoy!
