Mexican White Trash Casserole

Byzitouni

🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 ½ lbs Ground beef 🥩
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning 🌶️
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shreds 🧀
  • 1 can (10 oz) Cream of chicken soup 🥣
  • 1 cup Sour cream 🥛
  • 1 bag Tortilla chips or corn chips (crushed) 🌽
  • Garnish: Diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro 🍅🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess fat. 🥩🍳🔥
  2. Season it Up: Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the flavor is locked in! 🌶️🌪️✨
  3. The Creamy Base: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. 🥣🥛🤝
  4. Layer the Crunch: In a greased baking dish or cast-iron skillet, start with a thick layer of crushed chips. 📐🌽💎
  5. Build the Casserole: Top the chips with the seasoned beef, followed by the creamy soup mixture. 🥩🥄🎨
  6. Cheese Blanket: Cover the top with a massive layer of cheddar cheese shreds as seen in the photo! 🧀🤤💎
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden. ⏲️📈🔥
  8. Final Flourish: Top with fresh diced tomatoes and cilantro before serving. 🍅🌿✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Extra Gooey” Secret: Use a mix of white and yellow cheddar for a beautiful color and a more complex flavor profile! 🧀🛡️💎
  • The “Spicy” Hack: Add a small can of diced green chiles to the beef mixture if you want a little extra kick! 🌶️🎯✨

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