Description
Loaded Taco Shells filled with savory ingredients and topped with a creamy cheese sauce for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 taco shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and heat until smooth to create the cheese sauce.
- Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle the creamy cheese sauce over the filled taco shells.
- Place the taco shells in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the taco shells while baking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco shell
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg