7 Layer Taco Casserole Recipes

7 LAYER TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium high heat until no longer pink. Drain any fat or excess liquid. Add taco seasoning and salsa and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
• Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with taco meat and cheese. Then place a single layer of Tostitos Bite Sizes Round Chips over the cheese.
• Bake at 400˚F for 15-20 min, or until the cheese is melted, the chips are extra crispy and the casserole is heated through.
• Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream to finish it off. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

LAYERED TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• 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.
• In mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and onion.
• 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.
• Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

SEVEN-LAYER TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, layer salad greens, tomatoes and onions. In 1-quart bowl, mix mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix; spread over onions. Top with chicken and cheese. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time. Top individual servings with tortilla chips.

SEVEN LAYER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish layer the rice, potatoes, onion, carrots, peas, tomato soup with water, and sausage. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove cover for last 5 minutes of baking.

SEVEN LAYER TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
• Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

7 LAYER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Add ingredients in order as listed above.
• Cover and bake at 350 for an hour.
• Uncover and bake 30 mins longer.
• May need to bake a few minutes longer, especially if doubling recipe. Mix up and cover and cook until rice is tender.
• *Optional* Can add red pepper flakes for more of a bite or better yet, add diced fresh banana peppers. Can top with cheese.
• *Optional* Can use leftovers as stuffed pepper filling. Boil peppers in water, drain. Add leftover casserole to skillet, add a bit more tomato sauce and water to moisten and heat. Place peppers in casserole dish, add casserole/stuffing to peppers, top with more sauce and cheese. Heat through in oven.