Easy Cheesy Mexican Spaghetti Taco Casserole Recipe Is Pure Genius (9 Ingredients) Casseroles Pasta Dinner Beef Mexican Recipes High Protein Recipes Budget Recipes

Sometimes you'll make a recipe and just know it's going to be delicious. With noodles, taco seasoning and cheese, how could this taco spaghetti recipe not be a winner family dinner?

The mouth-watering cheesy taco spaghetti casserole recipe is made with ground beef (you could use ground turkey), onion, taco seasoning, water, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles, processed cheese (aka Velveeta), shredded cheddar cheese and spaghetti noodles. The casserole bakes for about 30 minutes and has minimal prep.

No garnish is necessary for this Mexican-inspired pasta casserole, but if you feel the need, invite chopped green onions, fresh cilantro or chopped tomatoes to the party. The easy pasta casserole recipe can be easily doubled for large families. Serve this spaghetti casserole for dinner with your favorite side dishes.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped (optional)
• 1 ounce (1 package) taco seasoning
• 2/3 cups water
• 10.5 ounces (1 can) cream of chicken soup
• 10 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes with green chiles (do not drain)
• 8 ounces (1 box) Velveeta, cut into cubes
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack or a combination
• 8 ounces spaghetti noodles

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. (Do not overcook the spaghetti noodles or you'll end up with a mushy finished product.)
2. Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet. Drain off the fat. (Try this recipe with ground chicken or ground turkey.)
3. Add the taco seasoning and water. Cook about 5 minutes.
4. Add the cream of chicken soup, Velveeta and diced tomatoes and green chiles, including the liquid and cooked spaghetti noodles. Cook on low heat until the cheese melts. Pour into a 13x-9-inch baking pan. Top with shredded cheese. (You could use fire-roasted tomatoes instead of tomatoes with green chiles.)
5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven about 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted. Serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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