“nachos” Casserole

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 15

A Tasty and Cheesy Casserole for Nachos Lovers

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

548

Sugar

Fat

34g

Nachos Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, and this recipe provides an easy and quick way to enjoy this beloved dish. The crunchy tortilla chips are loaded with flavorful beef and beans, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh green onions. The Nachos Casserole is perfect for those who love a hearty meal that satisfies everyone’s taste buds. It is also very versatile, and you can add or remove ingredients to fit your preferences. The Nachos Casserole is the perfect weekday dinner or weekend snack.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
3.	Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
4.	Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet and stir to combine with the ground beef.
5.	Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of tortilla chips across the bottom.
7.	Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips.
8.	Spread half of the refried beans over the beef.
9.	Sprinkle about 1 ½ cups of cheese on top.
10.	Repeat the layers of chips, beef, beans, and cheese, ending with a final layer of cheese.
11.	Top the casserole with chopped green onions.
12.	Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.

PROS

This Nachos Casserole is an easy and tasty recipe, perfect for a quick dinner or game night with friends.

It is a great way to feed a crowd as well! The variety of ingredients ensures that there’s something for everyone.
Plus, it’s a delicious comfort food that can ward off any mood.

CONS

The Nachos Casserole may not be the healthiest choice due to its high-fat content from cheese and ground beef.
The recipe, if eaten in moderation, is okay as a treat.
Also, it is not suitable for vegetarians.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the Nachos Casserole’s high-fat content, it still offers nutritional benefits such as protein and fiber from the ground beef and beans. The cheese in this recipe is a good source of calcium and phosphorus that help to build healthy bones and teeth. The usage of minor onion will help to detoxify your body with every single bite.

	1 1/2 lbs ground beef
	2 packets taco seasoning
	1 can refried beans
	3 cups cheese , shredded ( we use a mexican blend )
	1/2 cup chopped green onion
	1 bag tortilla chips
	1 1/2 cups water