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Easy Taco Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef cooked and crumbled
1 (1 ounce packet) taco seasoning about 2 tablespoons
2 cups Doritos crushed
8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes diced

DIRECTIONS:

Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and add the crushed Doritos to the bottom of the pan.

In a skillet, cook ground beef and add taco seasoning as directed on the package. Spread over Doritos layer.

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, slowly add in salsa. Spoon over ground beef layer and smooth out evenly.

Top with 1½ cups shredded cheese. Bake at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot & bubbly. Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and remaining ½ cup cheese.

NOTES:

Place Doritos chips in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush up.
Spray casserole dish with pan release for easier clean up.
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature, or microwave until soft, for easier blending.
Refrigerate the casserole in a covered container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, cover with foil, and heat in a 350˚F oven, or in the microwave.

NUTRITION: Calories: 600    Carbs: 34g    Sodium: 1194mg    Fiber: 4g    Protein: 32g