Taco Bake
This Taco Bake is a lifesaver for busy weeknight dinners, especially when you’re getting back into the swing of the school year! It’s super easy to make, and here’s a great idea: make a double batch and freeze one for later!
That way, you’ll have a delicious homemade meal ready to go whenever you need it. Talk about easy freezer cooking!
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Recipe Highlights
So ditch the takeout menus and give this Taco Bake a try. You’ll be glad you did!
Ingredients for this Taco Bake
- penne pasta
- ground turkey or ground beef
- taco seasoning
- cream cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
Get the full ingredient list and full instructions in the printable recipe card below.
Freeze a Batch
When making this, double the recipe and create an extra one to freeze for later. It’s kind of the quick way to do a freezer cooking session.
Great for those weeknight meals when the unexpected occurs and I don’t have time to think, let alone prepare something for dinner.
If you’re seriously looking for an easy weeknight meal, this Taco Bake is definitely it! Comes together in less than 30 minutes, can be customized or added to if you desire, and is just generally a very easy, filling meal.
Make it tonight and see!
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Printable Recipe for Taco Bake
Taco Bake
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the noodles until they are cooked to your liking. Drain the pasta and set aside for a few minutes.
- In a pan, brown the ground turkey or the ground beef, depending on your choice. Once the meat is browned, sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top of the meat, and then pour the cup of water in.
- Mix it all together in the pan and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the four ounces of cream cheese into the meat mixture and stir until it is melted.
- Put the pasta back in the large pot and then pour the meat mixture on top. Mix together and heat over low to medium heat.
- Sprinkle ¾ of the shredded cheese into the Taco Bake and stir until melted.
- Serve in bowls and divide & sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over each bowl. Serve immediately for a wonderfully quick weeknight dinner!
