Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos: Your Family's New Favorite Dinner

Try these Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos, a quick and customizable dinner that's perfect for family gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Taco Shells

12 units Taco Shells corn, flour, or whole wheat

For the Filling

1 lb Ground Beef/Shredded Chicken/Beans your protein source
1 medium Onion diced
2 tbsp Taco Seasoning packaged or homemade
1 cup Salsa/Diced Tomatoes can substitute with pico de gallo

For the Toppings

2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella
1 cup Jalapeños/Bell Peppers optional
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or substitute with green onions

Equipment

large skillet
Baking Sheet
aluminum foil

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
In a skillet, cook ground beef, shredded chicken, or beans with diced onions and taco seasoning for 7-10 minutes. Stir in salsa or diced tomatoes.
Assemble tacos by placing cheese at the bottom of each shell, filling with the cooked mixture, and topping with more cheese.
Bake the tacos for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Cool for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro and additional toppings, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, layer cheese at the bottom of the taco shells to prevent sogginess.

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