Mexican and Italian cuisine come together to make this new, awesome dinner idea!
Tacos, or lasagna? That’s a difficult choice! On one hand, you have spiced beef and cheese rolled up into a soft tortilla. On the other hand, you have layers of cheese, meet, and carbs. Why, oh why must we decide between the two?
Now, you don’t have to. Presenting: Cheesy Taco Lasagna. This dish leans more on the taco side with its seasonings and flavor profile, but that doesn’t mean it’s not overflowing with delicious cheese! This layered taco dish will satisfy your taco night craving while keeping things interesting.
Serves 8
10m prep time
20m cook time
INGREDIENTS
1 package of taco size flour tortillas (about 12 tortillas needed for this recipe)
1 1/2 lbs. of ground beef
1 packet of taco seasoning
2 cups Pico de Gallo
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided
4 tablespoons butter
Sour cream & chopped green onions for toppings (optional)
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400º and grease a 9×11 baking dish.
Brown hamburger, drain the grease.
Add taco seasoning packet to meat according to directions on the packet.
Melt butter in a separate pot over medium-low heat. Add heavy cream, stirring gently mix with a whisk. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheese until melted.
Cut tortillas in half and line the baking dish.
To assemble the lasagna, layer 1/3 of the taco meat over the tortillas, followed by 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Sprinkle pico de gallo over cheese and repeat two more times.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes.
