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Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds russet potatoes, diced *
1 packet taco seasoning, divided
½ teaspoon salt
1½ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup nacho cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 tablespoons mild taco sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Diced green onions and tomatoes for topping - optional

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C).

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and boil potatoes until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, season with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and salt. Toss until well combined. Spread potatoes evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with remaining taco seasoning. Drain grease if needed.

Transfer potatoes to a 8x10-inch casserole dish. Drizzle with half the nacho cheese, then add ground beef on top. Sprinkle with Cheddar and drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons taco sauce.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Top with sour cream, remaining nacho cheese and serve immediately.

NOTES:

Add chopped onions to ground beef.
* Try substituting Tater Tots in place of diced potatoes. Perhaps 10-15 tater tots per serving.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 692    Carbs: 57g    Sodium: 1072mg    Fiber: 6g    Protein: 45g