I am a huge fan of Fritos! There’s just something so delicious and satisfying about the little curved chips that are extra crunchy and salty. They are great for dipping into things like my Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip, and they are also pretty good stuck inside of a ham and cheese sandwich to add some extra crunch! When I was first introduced to the concept of walking tacos, I was mostly excited that I got to eat a bag of Fritos with my dinner! I soon learned that walking tacos are more than just chips, they are a really fun convenience meal, perfect for campouts, birthday parties, and more. This taco casserole with Fritos is a slightly less portable, but just as delicious version of the taco in a bag, and perfect for serving at home. This delicious taco casserole will soon become a family favorite! Enjoy making it for yourself. Make sure to pin this recipe so more people can find it too.
Ground Beef: Any type of ground beef or other ground meat will work here. I usually choose lean ground beef for tacos. Try ground chicken, turkey, or even a vegan ground meat option. Onion: A simple yellow onion gives tons of flavor to the taco meat. Rotel: One of my favorite recipe shortcuts, Rotel is canned, diced tomatoes with chiles. This comes in mild or hot varieties, so you can choose which you prefer. If I’m making this for kids, I use the mild version. Taco Seasoning: Choose your favorite packaged blend, or make your own taco seasoning. Pinto Beans: Canned beans are another beautiful shortcut. Black beans could be used as well. If you have some dry beans to use, follow these instructions for Instant Pot Pinto Beans to cook them first. Fritos: Frito corn chips are the most traditional chip to use for walking taco casserole. Doritos are a close second. Plain tortilla chips could be used as well, if you can’t find Fritos. Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese melts beautifully on this taco casserole. Substitute with a mexican blend if you like. Lettuce and Tomato: Fresh veggies go on top of the casserole before serving, to give a clean, bright flavor to the dish. Sour Cream: This creamy condiment always goes well with tacos. Jalapeños: Fresh jalapeños add some spice. Leave them out if you want. Cilantro: An optional garnish, cilantro adds a warm, earthy flavor and a bright green color.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. At a Potluck: Serving a buffet style meal for family or friends? Add this casserole along with other sharable favorites, like Ambrosia Salad, and Tater Tot Casserole. And For Dessert: After your walking taco casserole dinner, enjoy a sweet dessert, such as Pecan Pie or Homemade Puppy Chow! © Little Sunny Kitchen
