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Retro Nacho Casserole

A nostalgic and deliciously simple dish inspired by the days of government cheese, featuring layers of beef, salsa, and cheese over crispy tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup salsa Choose your preferred level of spiciness.
  • 2 cups tortilla chips Broken into pieces.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar You can also use government cheese-style substitute.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 onion chopped Adds flavor to the beef mixture.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning For seasoning the ground beef.
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Optional topping.
  • sliced jalapeños Optional topping for extra heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Drain fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Layer chips in a casserole dish, top with beef mixture and cheese.
  2. Repeat layers if needed. Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Serve with sour cream and jalapeños if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or additional ingredients. This dish is perfect for using up leftover taco meat or cheese!

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