Au Gratin Taco Bake

Name: Au Gratin Taco Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

This hearty taco bake recipe relies on a package of au gratin potatoes for simple preparation. Chock-full of beef, potatoes, corn, tomatoes and cheese, this southwestern supper is sure to be a hit in your home. —Linda Muir, Big Lake, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the potatoes and contents of sauce mix, corn, tomatoes, milk, water and taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 373 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1113mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Au Gratin Taco Bake in Quick Cooking March/April 2004

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Medic 716

Jun 12, 2014

extremley fast and easy to make. will make again.
jenjones892

Jun 11, 2014

Fast, easy, economical and delicious!
HighJinx1

Sep 12, 2013

Very tasty and so easy to make.
dschultz01

May 18, 2013

This was very good and easy to make. Great served with tortilla chips.
prov-v1

May 2, 2013

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best of home cooks

May 5, 2012

This was so easy, cheap and full of flavor. We loved it. I added a whole pkg. of taco seasoning and onion. Shredded lettuce and a bit of sour cream on top. Will make this more often.
redgirl4634

Nov 14, 2011

Made this with jalapeño deer burger and loaded baked potato au gratin potatoes and it was delicious! My husband loved it so much he took all the leftovers to work the next day and he usually doesn't like leftovers.
wunsagin

Sep 18, 2011

This is my go-to recipe when I have leftover taco meat. I use whatever canned tomatoes I have on hand and it always comes out perfect.
allaboutcookies86

Mar 30, 2011

this was pretty good! I love taco flavored things. Such an interesting combination that goes together well. I too will probably add green peppers and onion to the meat next time I make it to give it some more flavor but it was good! Thank you for a great quick meal to make!
bujvary

Oct 7, 2010

I made this part way last night and have just put it in the oven today. I added onions to the meat and more of the taco seasoning since my family likes a little spice. It is just baking now I will let you know how it turns out. Very easy to make which was great.