Dinner: Taco Bake

Great taco bake that you can serve with additional toppings like shredded lettuce, jalapenos, guacamole, ripe olives, sour cream or salsa.

Ingredients

16 oz cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup fluid heavy cream
3 large eggs
3 1/2 tbsps taco seasoning
1/4 cup tomato sauce
4 oz diced green chiles
1 lb ground beef

Instructions

1. For the crust, beat the cream cheese and eggs until smooth.

2. Add the cream and 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning.

3. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish; spread half the cheese over the bottom.

4. Pour in the egg mixture as evenly as possible. Bake at 375° F (190° C) , 25-30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before adding the topping.

5. For the topping, brown the hamburger; drain fat.

6. Stir in the tomato sauce, chiles, and 3 teaspoons taco seasoning. Spread over the crust and top with remaining cheese.

7. Reduce oven to 350° F (175° C) and bake another 20 minutes or so until hot and bubbly. Serve with the toppings of your choice (add additional carbs).

8. Note: based on recipe from recipeczar.

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