Cheesy Potato Taco Casserole combines cheesy, taco meat along with diced potatoes to make an irresistible comfort meal and taco casserole. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or even for a potluck. It’s a one-dish dinner that the entire family will love and enjoy! This casserole is also easy to make gluten-free too.
What ingredients do you need for Cheesy Potato Taco Casserole?
- Ground Beef
- Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
- White Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- Tomato Sauce
- Diced Potatoes (Frozen Potatoes O’Brien or Simply Potatoes)
- Fiesta Blend Shredded Cheese
The potatoes are cubed potatoes or diced potatoes. These can be purchased in the refrigerator section of the grocery store or the freezer section as Potatoes O’Brien. Alternatively, you can use potatoes and diced them into cubes too. It’s best though to pre-boil the potatoes if you are using fresh potatoes.
How do you make this casserole gluten-free?
This casserole only needs one swap, gluten-free taco seasoning. All remaining ingredients are naturally gluten-free; however, as always check all ingredients before using to avoid any cross-contamination.
Can this casserole be done as meal prep?
Cheesy Potato Taco Casserole can be fully assembled into the casserole dish or baking dish, then cover the entire dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to continue baking it. This is a great meal to prep the night before and have ready to place in the oven straight from the fridge the following evening.
When ready to serve, remove and bake in the oven.
Tips for Making Cheesy Potato Taco Casserole:
- Make it Spicy – Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper to make it spicy.
- Add Protein – Add a poached egg right on top of each serving.
- Swap the Meat – If you prefer, you can use ground turkey, crumbled tofu, or ground chicken instead of ground beef.
- Make it Deluxe – Serve it with sour cream, and top it with cilantro, dried parsley, or other herbs and spices.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, heat a portion on a microwave-safe plate for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Cheesy Potato Taco Casserole is a wonderful family meal, this flavorful dish is ready to eat in less than an hour and is filled with cheesy toppings and delicious ingredients!
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2
Cook and prepare the ground beef in a large skillet on medium high heat, then add in the taco seasoning in accordance with the package instructions.
- 3
Add in the onions and peppers, let these cook for 5-10 minutes or until soft.
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- 5
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then evenly place the potatoes in the dish.
- 6
Top the potatoes with the meat mixture.
- 7
Lastly, sprinkle the cheese on top.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is nicely melted and potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 290
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Protein
- 19 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 418 mg
- Sugar
- 3 g
Estimates for one serving.
Filed under Recipes Gluten Free Main Dish Beef Casseroles
