Frito Taco Casserole Dinner

What makes Frito and Taco Casserole so good?

Frito and Taco Casserole combines the flavors of tacos with the crunch of corn chips baked together in one dish.

I like that you can make this quick and easy meal for a crowd in little time.

Have you tried my recipe for Easy Frozen Burrito Casserole?

Made with just three ingredients, that quick and easy meal recipe will make others think you worked hard at making a great tasting enchilada casserole! Both that recipe for burrito casserole and this recipe for taco casserole are great tasting meals that can be made in one dish.

This dish is baked in a 9x13-inch baking dish. You can find a 9x13-inch baking dish here.

Why you will love Frito Casserole.

This Frito taco casserole is a hearty and comforting dish. The layers of seasoned beef, creamy sour cream, and crispy Fritos make this a great tasting meal.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• It takes just about 15 minutes to prepare this recipe.
• This casserole is perfect for a family dinner or to share with others at a gathering such as a potluck or tailgate.
• Frito casserole is made with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as swapping out your ground beef with ground turkey.

Ingredients you will need to make Taco Casserole with Fritos.

• Ground Beef. Your ground beef should be cooked and allowed to drain.
• Taco Seasoning. I have a recipe for homemade Homemade Taco Seasoning here.
• Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies. Such as Rotel brand. The can should be drained.
• Sour Cream. Used for moisture and flavor in the casserole.
• Tomato Sauce. Canned tomato sauce works well in this recipe.
• Cheddar Cheese. Shredded cheddar cheese.
• Corn Chips. Such as Fritos Brand chips.
• Optional Toppings Additional sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped green onions, and black olives.

Expert Tip 👉 Not a fan of corn chips? You can make this recipe with sturdy tortilla chips or strips .

How to make Cheesy Frito Taco Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Bake Time: 25 minutes .
Servings: 6 servings .

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375 and prep a baking (casserole) dish for nonstick.
2. Beef. If you have not done so, brown you beef in a large skillet, breaking up the clumps while it cooks. Drain the fat from the skillet and then stir in your taco seasoning, tomato mixture, and sauce. Heat the ingredients on low for five minutes.
3. Layer. While your ingredients are heating in the skillet, spread a layer of the corn chips on the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Top the corn chips with with the mixture from the skillet and then drop dollops of the sour cream over the ingredients. You can use the backside of a spoon to evenly spread the sour cream over the ingredients.
4. Cheese. Evenly sprinkle your shredded cheese over the sour cream layer and then place the remaining chips on top of the cheese.
5. Bake. Bake your Frito casserole for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes to set. Then top the casserole as desired and serve.

Tips for making the best Frito Casserole

Using a leaner beef can make this recipe less 'greasy' or heavy. Make sure that your beef is well drained after cooking it as well.

More helpful tips for you.

1. This recipe can be prepared in advance. However, it should be assembled before baking to make sure that the chips do not get soggy.
2. Feel free to add beans or corn to the beef layer for more flavors.
3. You can serve this casserole as a meal or as an appetizer dip or party food.