Taco night just got a whole lot more exciting! Tacos are a classic, but did you know you can take those delicious flavors and use them in tons of other dishes? This collection features taco flavored recipes beyond the shell, like healthy grain bowls, amazing chicken casseroles, and even a fun pasta bake. All with that irresistible south of the border taste that everyone will love!
One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
You will love this one pot cheesy taco pasta. It’s quick and easy to prepare the meal. This one pot recipe with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! Your family will love this easy skillet pasta dinner of creamy taco pasta with macaroni noodles.
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Loaded Slow Cooker Taco Dip
If you’re looking for a loaded slow cooker taco dip recipe, this Mexican inspired party dip should tick all your boxes!
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One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese
Can’t decide between mac and cheese and tacos? Enjoy the best of both worlds with this taco macaroni and cheese. It’s a one-pot, Dutch oven 30-minute meal boasting both Mexican and Italian flavors in every mouthful. It makes satisfying comfort food and is a perfect meal for the cooler months when you are craving something hearty and warm.
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Slow Cooker Tex Mex Quinoa Taco Bowls
Slow cooker Tex Mex quinoa taco bowls boast amazing flavours. It’s a southwest inspired taco bowl packed with character. A crockpot is your friend for this quinoa slow cooker recipe. This crockpot Mexican quinoa recipe is a great weeknight dinner.
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Cool Ranch Turkey Taco Casserole
Cool ranch turkey taco casserole combines ground turkey with Doritos, vegetables, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, and more. This is a simple recipe to make. If you’re on the lookout for a Mexican inspired meal, give this easy taco bake Dorito casserole a try.
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Taco stuffed zucchini boats offer a little of everything – nutrition, meat, veggies, a pop of Mexican seasoning, and of course a tasty meal!
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
This Instant Pot Taco Soup will warm your bones. It’s full of beans, corn and fire roasted tomatoes. It’s made quickly with pantry staples.
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Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
This ground turkey taco skillet dinner has all of the cheesy taco flavors you love in a fun, scoop-able meal that the whole family will love.
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The Best Hot Taco Dip Recipe
The best hot taco dip is a delicious recipe with cream cheese, black beans, garlic, and taco seasoning.
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
This easy Mexican chicken casserole uses corn, black beans, Ro-Tel, rice, rotisserie chicken & cheese w/a tortilla chip topping.
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Southwestern Chicken Taco Soup
My chicken taco soup recipe uses canned black beans, green chiles, Ro-Tel and corn w/quinoa & shredded chicken. Makes a big pot of taco soup.
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Easy Taco Pizza
This easy Taco Pizza is a family friendly dinner recipe with delicious Mexican flavors, including refried beans, cheesy taco meat, salsa and sour cream.
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Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
This easy weeknight pasta bake is a quick and easy dinner with seasoned ground beef, salsa, tomato sauce, pasta and shredded cheese.
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Vegan Cabbage Taco Salad With Quinoa
This vegan cabbage taco salad with quinoa is a delicious salad recipe. It is high in protein and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Taco Casserole
This delicious and hearty taco casserole will quickly become a family favorite. Seasoned beef, tasty beans, melty cheese and salsa with just enough chips!
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Fish Taco Grain Bowl
This Fish Taco Grain Bowl is layered with quinoa, flaky white fish, red cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes.
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Chicken Taco Casserole
Chicken Taco Casserole is one of my favorite weeknight recipes. It’s a quick and easy dinner and perfect for meal prepping with leftovers.
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Taco Spaghetti
Taco Spaghetti is a delicious comfort food recipe that’s made in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends.
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Tempeh Taco Bowl
Try a Tempeh Taco Bowl! These bowls are a must-make. They have spicy tempeh taco filling, farro, black bean and corn salsa, pickled radishes, and a creamy avocado-jalapeno sauce.
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Easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
This EASY chicken taco soup recipe utilizes my FAVORITE (secret) soup ingredient! Make in just over 30 mins and serve with fresh toppings.
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