Cheesy Taco Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Taco Casserole Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar ORTEGA® Thick & Chunky Salsa
  • 1 (10 ounce) can ORTEGA® Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 package (12) ORTEGA® Taco Shells, broken into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups SARGENTO® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • Garnish suggestions: sour cream, ORTEGA® Pickled Jalapeno Slices, chopped avocados
  1. PREHEAT oven to 350 F.
  2. HEAT vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in salsa and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. LAYER half of taco shell pieces in ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Top with half of salsa mixture and half of cheese; repeat layers.
  4. BAKE for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream, jalapenos and avocado.