School.
A six-letter word that puts the fear of God back into every parent.
Six letters that signal the end of Summer…
– the end of sleeping in late.
The end of “you’re on your own for dinner.”
Homework and Projects and Book Reports and…
a real dinner.
At the table.
It’s also when Baseball and Soccer and Dance classes start
back in earnest, too.
But, because I’d prefer not to spend the majority of my
night in the kitchen cooking and cleaning up – I am all
about easy dinners.
Oh, and if these dinners just so happen to be easy on my wallet?
Happy Dance at The Everyday Home.
This Easy Taco Casserole recipe fixes a large quantity.
Large Casserole = Leftovers.
Win-Win! 🙂
This is one of my family’s favorite casseroles.
Easy Taco Casserole
And you can believe it will be making its presence known
throughout the upcoming school year.
I used lean ground sausage, but you could substitute
beef or turkey.
Any way you make it, I’m sure it will be a hit with
your family, too,
And, when you see how easy it is to prepare –
you will thank me. 🙂
I hope you enjoy!
I would love for you to pin this to your favorite Pinterest Board…
- -2 Lbs Lean Ground Sausage
- -1 Large Onion, chopped
- -4 Cups uncooked Instant Rice
- -4 Cups Water
- -2-pigs Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
- -2 (15oz) Cans Black Beans, drained
- -1 (15oz) Can, Fiesta Corn, drained
- -1 large can sliced black olives, drained
- -3 Cups Mild Salsa
- -(approx) 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- -(approx) 1 1/2 Cups Crumbled Corn Chips
- Opt Toppings: Chopped Tomato, Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Green Onion, Sour Cream
- - In a large pan, add chopped onion and sausage. Allow to brown. Chop up sausage during the cooking process so you do not have large chunks.
- - While sausage/onions are cooking, bring 4 Cups water and 1-package Taco Seasoning Mix to a boil. Once water boils, add 4 Cups uncooked Rice, Stir and Cover.
- - When sausage and onions have cooked, drain as needed. Add in 2d package of Taco Mix.
- - Stir in drained beans, corn and olives. Then, add rice. Stir to mix well.
- - Add rice/meat mixture to a large casserole. Cover with shredded cheese. Place casserole under the oven broiler to melt cheese.
- - Remove from heat and add crumbled corn chips on top, as well as, desired Taco toppings. Or, leave toppings off and let everyone add their own at the table.
- - I used lean sausage but you could use ground beef, turkey or chicken. You could also add more beans and veggies for a vegetarian version.
- - Use cumin and chili powder and other various spices in place of store-bought Taco Mix.
- - Use diced tomatoes and some of the tomato juice in place of salsa.
- - Use medium or hot salsa for added "heat."
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xxoo, Barb
Yummy, Barb! This is my kinda casserole! I always hated it when my kiddos went back to school!
View CommentAbout how many servinings does this recipe make, and do you use a 13″x9″ pan? Thank you.
About how many servings does this recipe have?
View CommentDid you use a 13″ x 9″ pan?
It does sound delish! Thank you.
Hi – it makes about 8-10 servings, but can be easily halved to make a smaller portion. Yes, I used a 13×9 pan. Hope this helps and enjoy! 🙂
View CommentYum, yum and YUM! Thanks so much for sharing … can’t wait to make it (although I KNOW it won’t be nearly as good as yours)!!
View CommentOh I’m sure it will. Its so easy. 🙂
View CommentThis looks so delicious! I’m sure my kids would love this. I may love it more though.
View CommentI pinned Can’t wait to try it
View CommentSaw you on the coastal charm link up – this looks yummy and I am a fool for anything Mexican. Thanks for sharing
View CommentHey Barb, I came over to get this yummy recipe and to welcome you back to blogging. I absolutely love your new site design and I will happily pin this recipe! 🙂
View CommentReady in 15 and tastes like a million. This is going on my menu!
View CommentI love this recipe! My entire family drools over anything taco. Pinned:)
View CommentLooks yummy!
View CommentI am 100% for easy dinners! Easy on the pocketbook suits me fine too! This looks yummy & I have pinned and stumbled. Thanks so much for sharing with us on The Yuck Stops Here recipe link party this week! I hope you’ll join us again next week with another YUMMY treat! HUGS
View CommentOh my goodness, this looks delicious! I’m definitely making Cheesy Taco Casserole! thanks for sharing! A healthier option for a family favorite.
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