A long time ago, I got a dinner kit that was basically taco lasagna. I thought, "I can make this much better!", so I did! It's become a family favorite and one of those things that I throw together in a snap and rarely make the same way twice. However, it always gets rave reviews!
You can make this in any sort of baking dish. I have used my 8x8 brownie pan, but lately, I like my deep, round ceramic baker because I can get more layers in. Spray it lightly with cooking spray and get ready to pile in the layers of taco goodness!
The base for this is layering big, burrito sized tortilla shells. The layers can be anything you like on tacos, from beef or chicken taco meat (precooked), to all the fixings. I have layered in various cheeses, black beans, refried beans, cans of Rotel tomatoes, regular salsa, green and red taco sauce, sour cream, corn, onions, you name it! I would not recommend lettuce going in the bake, but shredded on top would be great!
Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, depending how thick the lasagna is. It really just needs to heat through since everything is cooked. I cover mine with foil because the cheese can get over done before the layers have a chance to heat all the way through. I pull the foil off at the last minute so the cheese on the top gets good and melty. I always finish the last taco bake layer with a good amount of taco sauce and a final layer of cheese!
It's a good idea to let this sit for a few minutes once you pull it out of the oven so it has time to settle, but it's going to be messy no matter how you slice it. I dish it out into deep bowls with a side of sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips. It's really a delicious dinner for any night of the week! Make this taco bake your own and let me know how you like it!
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