Cheesy Taco Casserole made with ground beef, bow tie pasta, taco seasoning, and shredded cheese—perfect for the whole family on busy weeknights. Top with your favorite taco toppings as desired!
The Best Cheesy Taco Casserole Recipe
If the entire family loves taco night (and you love an easy dinner), make this cheesy taco pasta casserole! It has all the delicious taco flavors you know and love but in a simple casserole dish. We usually serve it as is, but you can also add whatever toppings you want (ideas below).
It’s a great recipe if you are looking for an easy weeknight meal, and if you have any leftovers, it makes a great lunch the next day too!
How to Make Cheesy Taco Casserole
Cook the bow tie pasta according to the box, drain, and set aside,
In a large skillet, brown ground beef with green pepper. Drain excess grease.
Add the pasta to the skillet along with the tomato soup, tomatoes, and taco seasoning and stir.
Pour into a 9×13 size baking dish.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. You can use taco blend or regular cheddar.
Bake for a half hour, then serve, and enjoy this delicious, cheesy taco pasta bake!
Substitutions & Tips
- Fresh tomatoes: You can use a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes instead.
- Pasta: Use elbow noodles or mini bow ties if you can find them!
- Spicy: You can add 1-2 finely diced jalapeno peppers if you want it spicy!
- Toppings: Add crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, or guacamole.
What Is Taco Seasoning Made Of?
Taco seasoning recipes can vary but many contain the following common ingredients: paprika, chili, onion powder, and garlic powder. You can make your own easily or you can buy it from the grocery store. To save money, I recommend buying the bulk container as it saves a ton!
More Taco-Inspired Recipes
If you love this easy weeknight meal, try these other taco recipes!
- Taco Enchilada Casserole
- Taco Spaghetti Casserole
- Vegetarian Taco Casserole
- Baked Black Bean Tacos
- Easy Chicken Nachos
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Cheesy Taco Casserole
PrintIngredients
- 16 ounce box bow tie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small green pepper chopped
- 10.75 ounce can condensed tomato soup
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded taco blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook bow tie pasta until al dente. Drain, and set the pasta aside.
- In a large skillet, add ground beef and green pepper, cooking until the ground beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Add pasta into the skillet, along with the tomato soup, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Stir to fully combine with the ground beef mixture.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or cheesy is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
Eva Good says
I need more recipes like this
Pamela says
Hey Eva, here’s a link to all my casserole recipes. Hopefully you’ll find something else you like here: https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/category/recipes/casseroles/
Eva Good says
I love this recipe
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I want to be on the couch, watching my ever-expanding Netflix queue, while downing a batch of this casserole. It screams ultimate comfort food to me. YUM!
Kelsey M says
I live in Brooklyn too and boy oh boy has the weather been weird! Snow, not snow, snow, freezing rain, 50°F out one day, 12° next!
I could totally eat this everyday. It’s perfect for this freezing weather!
Susan says
This would be perfect for a football playoff party! What a beautiful photo of the park – even though it was frigid.
Kate @ FramedCooks says
Tacos for breakfast lunch and dinner? I’m in! Winter = tacos!
Heathers Looking Glass says
Yum! pinning this!
ATasteOfMadness says
My boyfriend always makes fun of me for the way I say taco. But I am definitely a taco lover. This looks so good!
Pamela says
I want to hear it! :D)
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Your Taco Casserole looks smashingly good, Pamela! I love that you used bow tie pasta, too. “Taco Everyday” sounds good to me! 🙂
Writermom Angela says
Cheesey Taco is my favorite food group!
Elizabeth says
I love tacos and this sounds yummy! Printing it off so I can add it to next week’s meal plan.
David @ Spiced says
I am totally digging this taco casserole, Pamela! It looks like the perfect comfort food for a chilly night…and I think we have a lot of chilly nights ahead of us here in New York. Pinning now!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
I could totally eat tacos everyday too! There are just so many variations, and all amazing! This casserole looks fantastic!
Kelly says
This casserole looks like the ultimate comfort food! I am drooling over all that cheese! Haha, and yes, I’m totally on board with tacos everyday too 🙂
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Love that there are only a few ingredients in this casserole, Pamela. I reckon I could eat tacos every day, too. Especially on a cold cold day like you’re having. Central Park looks amazing – you’re so lucky to live in that cool city!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Cheesy taco casserole – just the name alone is enough to get anyone to click. I must make this even if it’s hot.
The Ninja Baker says
Gooey goodness galore inside one comfort casserole, indeed! Love how you can dress up tacos in every which way and come away with deliciousness…P.s. Lovely photo of NYC in the snow. Now get inside and get warm with that casserole =)
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Who needs to save tacos for Tuesday?! I too say tacos everyday. 😀 Looks so delicious with all the cheesy sauce. Pinning