Walking taco casserole

🌮 Walking Taco Casserole

Walking taco casserole is a fun, deconstructed taco dish baked in a casserole dish, inspired by “walking tacos” served in bags at fairs. It layers taco-seasoned meat, cheese, and crunchy chips, making it easy to serve and share without assembling individual tacos.

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🥘 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings:
  • Lettuce 🥬
  • Tomatoes 🍅
  • Sour cream
  • Jalapeños 🌶️
  • Black olives

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👨‍🍳 How to Make Walking Taco Casserole

1. Preheat oven
   • Set to 175°C / 350°F.
2. Cook the meat
   • Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
   • Add taco seasoning and salsa. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
3. Layer the casserole
   • In a greased baking dish, layer:
     1. Half of crushed tortilla chips
     2. All cooked taco meat
     3. Remaining crushed chips
     4. Shredded cheese on top
4. Bake
   • Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Add toppings
   • After baking, add lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños, or olives as desired.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve straight from the casserole dish
• With extra salsa or guacamole on the side
• Perfect for game days or potlucks

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💡 Tip: For extra crunch, add tortilla strips on top right before serving instead of baking them in the casserole.

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I can also provide:

• 🌮 Mini walking taco casserole cups for single servings
• 🧄 Spicy southwest version with black beans and corn
• 🥗 Low-carb version using lettuce or cauliflower rice instead of chips