This delicious Taco Casserole is like a taco salad in casserole form! With a ground beef and biscuit base, layers of sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and olives, this taco bake is perfect for dinner or your next potluck.
Casseroles are the ultimate solution for weeknight dinners and potlucks! This taco version is one of the more unique casseroles, but everyone loves it! If you need another idea to take to a potluck dinner, try our slow cooker hash brown casserole, or enchilada casserole!
Easy Taco Casserole
Taco Salad is a classic dinner recipe. Today’s recipe is a twist on that meal but in casserole form – Taco casserole.
Yes, this Potluck Taco Casserole is so delicious and has all the great flavor of taco salad making it a family favorite. We made it years ago and had almost forgotten about it until we recently re-made it. We forgot how great it was and wanted to make sure you got to try this easy taco bake recipe.
The biscuit and ground beef base taste just like chips and beef in regular taco salad and the toppings make it taste just like it too. You can add all the ingredients you love but we usually add sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and olives!
How to Make Taco Bake:
Like I mentioned before, this recipe is kind of like a Taco Salad or Navajo Taco, but in casserole form! It has all the same ingredients as a taco (with a biscuit layer instead of chips, tortillas, or fry bread).
- Ground beef
- Sour Cream
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cheese
- Olives
You could even add extra toppings like: refried beans, black beans, salsa or guacamole.
Ground beef. To make the taco bake, just cook the ground beef over medium heat, drain, and add the taco seasoning. Spread the meat on the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
Biscuit layer. Beat the eggs, milk, biscuit mix, and pepper until well combined, and pour over ground beef. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Toppings. Let it cool for a few minutes, and then spread on sour cream. Top with your desired toppings (we do lettuce, tomato, cheese, and olives), and ENJOY!
Making ahead and storing
Can I make taco casserole ahead of time? Yes, you can make this ahead of time. After baking the biscuit/meat mix, let cool and cover. Prepare toppings and store in separate containers.
Store all ingredients in the fridge for up t0 24 hours. When you’re ready to serve it, heat the biscuit/meat mix in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until warm. Layer remaining ingredients per recipe instructions.
How long can leftovers last in the fridge? Leftovers can last in the fridge for about 3 days. Reheating gets a little tricky as you don’t want to put lettuce in the microwave or oven. I’d suggest removing the topping as best you can. Place the desired serving in the microwave for 30 second increments until hot.
You can also heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes depending on the amount. Once hot place lettuce topping mix back on and enjoy!
Can I freeze taco casserole? You can freeze the base of the taco casserole for up to 3 months. Once the biscuit/meat has been baked, allow to cool, wrap in plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil, place in the freezer.
When you’re ready to use, thaw and bake uncovered in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until warm. Layer remaining ingredients per recipe instructions.
What to serve with taco bake?
- Mexican Rice
- Chips & Salsa
- Loaded Nachos
For more great casseroles, check out:
- Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
- Breakfast Enchilada Casserole
- Tater Tot Casserole
- Chicken and Green Bean Casserole
- Corn and Bacon Casserole
- Meatball Parmesan Casserole
Taco Casserole Recipe
This delicious Taco Casserole is like a taco salad in casserole form! With a ground beef and biscuit base, plus layers of sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and olives, this casserole is the perfect way to switch up your dinner routine.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cups biscuit / baking mix
- dash pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 3/4 - 1 cup chopped tomato
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- olives
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400.
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Cook beef over medium heat in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain meat and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.
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Add meat to a greased 9x13 pan and set aside.
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Beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in biscuit mix and pepper and mix until combined well. Pour over meat and bake until golden brown (about 20-25 minutes).
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Let cool for a few minutes and then spread on sour cream.
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Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and olives. Serve warm and ENJOY!
Recipe Video
hey girl- this looks so yummy!
Thank you Shawnna!!
I really like the picture of your daughter with the look of innocence…except for the cheese mouth ring.
Haha..thank you!! Don’t let the look fool you 🙂
Looks delicious.
Little Lil’Luna is such a sweetie and looks like she is ready to dive right into that casserole. Think she was enjoying her cookie a lot more.
Thanks Colleen!! She was ready to dive in..she loves cheese!!
Nice looking taco casserole. I hope it would turn out good when i try it.
It’s so good! I hope you like it! Let me know 🙂
I’m surprised at how good this was!
I’m glad you liked it! Thank you for stopping by!
Thanks looks delicious.
It is 🙂 I’d love to know what you think, if you try it! Thank you!
Made this last night. It was delicious!
I am so glad!! Thank you so much for trying it!
Thanks sounds great…
It’s so good! Hope you’ll try it soon!
Made this for dinner tonight and BAAM, ALL GONE! Great and easy recipe to make! Everyone enjoyed it!
Woohoo!! Thank you for letting me know!
What do you mean “biscuit” mix? what would i look for in the store? Thanks
Here is a definition of biscuit…https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=13&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj97dnR_9zYAhVCx1QKHfzRCP0QFgiAATAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geniuskitchen.com%2Fabout%2Fbiscuit-mix-408&usg=AOvVaw15qD1t8rhpH6w0qJk2oIT8. You could buy it at your grocery store or even make a homemade version. Hope that helps!
Bisquick is biscuit mix!
ThaT’S what I was thinking!
Hello! I am a wife and mom of three. I want to thank you sooooo much for the wonderful recipes. They have saved my ego many nights in the kitchen. Just wanted to let you know!
*trying this dish for the first time
You are the sweetest!! Thank you so much! I’m glad I could help 🙂
I made taco casserole tonight for dinner and my husband loved it
Isn’t it so good! It’s a quick & easy meal 🙂 Thank you!
It looks good….will have to try recipe soon.
It is! 🙂 Let me know what you think! Thank you!
I’m Keto, is there anything I can use in place of the biscuit/baking mix? Almond Flour? Coconut Flour?
I am sure you could. I have not tried & am not familiar with all keto things, but you need ingredients that will make like a biscuit /puff up crust. Hope that helps!
Here’s a recipe for low carb mix using almond flour.
http://www.cjsketokitchen.com/low-carb-bisquick-quick-easy/
I have tried several of your recipes and loved them.
Thank You
Dorothy Franey
You are so sweet! Thank you so much!! I am happy you do 🙂
Could I use Bisquick complete biscuits would I still need to add eggs and milk
That should be ok 🙂
i was wondering if you could use cornbread instead of biscuits in the taco casserole
I personally haven’t tried that, but I am sure you could. It might give it a different texture, but it could be an option. Let me know what you think 🙂 Thank you!
I am preparing this TOMORROW for dinner. Did you try using CORNBREAD??
I did not, but you sure could 🙂
I really enjoy your recipes
Thank you so much! I am so glad you do 🙂
I think that cornbread in place of the biscuit mix would enhance the Mexican flavor. Also, would include some onion (either green or white), along with some salsa. Yummo!
Those would be great options 🙂 Enjoy!
Would love to hear how the corn bread turned out. What you used &measurements. Thanks
Would love to see more recipes
Would love to see more recipes and try different recipes
I have tons 😉 Let me know what you think of ones you try!
Made the taco casserole tonight. We thought it was delicious I think next time I’d add onion but otherwise perfect. Just concerned we have leftovers not sure about reheating it tomorrow with the sour cream though?
It is fine reheated 🙂 Yes, you can totally add onions..we are not onion fans over here, but I do like to add onion powder.
Love these recipes
Thank you so much!!!
Looks yummy but oh my! I have to comment about your hair color in your photo. Such beautiful depth and color!! Love it. 🙂
It is so yummy!1 I hope you try it 🙂 Thanks so much!!
These all look great. Thanks!
Thanks so much!!
Looks great and yummy! I might try it with corn bread mix instead of biscuit mix though.
You sure could 🙂 Thank you so much!! Enjoy!
Debbie how did the cornbread mix turn out, I was wondering if it could be done with cornmeal instead of biscuit mix.
My aunt does cornbread into and green sauce then cheese
Just a question about Easy Chicken Enchiladas:
Can it be made first then frozen for later?
Taking kids and grandkids on a family vacation and looking for some easy, make ahead and freeze meals which will allow me to enjoy our time together but can provide them a delicious meal at the end of our busy day.
Yes, of course 🙂 Have fun on your vacation!! Hope they all love this dish!
Made this for a group of 8 on vacation . Easy and everyone liked it. I melted cheese on top last 5 minutes in the oven; then topped with sour cream, shredded lettuce, salsa and more cheese. Yummy recipe.
Perfect!! It’s great for a crowd 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Could this casserole be refrigeratored and baked the next night?
I haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not 🙂
Can you use ground Turkey instead of ground beef?
You sure could 🙂 I haven’t tried, but that would taste great!
This looks delicious! You mentioned that you could add refried beans which I think would be very taste. How much would you add and would you put it on the bottom and the meat on top? Thank you in advance.
You could add them under or on top of the meat 🙂 That would taste great!
I have mixed a can of refried beans into the cooked and drained ground beef. It was good and my family liked it. It’s easier than trying to layer them.
That works too 🙂 Thank you!
This looks very yummy! I will be making this for dinner tonight!
Could the biscuit mix be substituted with a cornbread mix?
Only because I have a ton of corn meal!
I haven’t tried, but one way to find out 🙂 I’m thinking it would be ok. This is so good, I hope you like it!
Just had the taco casserole awesome family loved it
I am so happy to hear that!! I am glad they liked it! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Is bisquick ok? what biscuit mix did you use?
Yes 🙂 I just used their original/normal bisquick. Hope you like it!
Love this recipe
Thank you so much!!
its like taco salad in the form of a casserole. It makes for a hardier meal with the Addition of bisquick. Cant go wrong with this recipe!
This is very easy to make. Thanks for sharing THIS.love it . 1st time making it. Enjoyed it
I am so glad you think so!! Thank you for sharing that!!
Can’t wait to make it
I can’t wait for you to try it!! I hope you like it!
Family loved it.
Why not list 2 3/4 cups instead of 11/4 ?
I am not sure what ingredient, the biscuit?
I believe the 1 1/4 is 1 and 1/4 cups. It’s just that the space between the 1’s is not noticeable, but it’s there. Spacing twice between the 1 and 1/4 would make it more noticeable.
This taco casserole was so delicious!! we make taco salad quite a bit, but I will be making this more! I love the bottom crust part. it was so filling & tasty!
I dont quite understand the 11/4 measurent. Imwas halving this and it made it hard to get the biscuit max right.
It is 1 cup plus a quarter cup for the regular recipe, so if you are halving, it is 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons. Google is my best friend 🙂 I had to look it up 🙂
we love taco salad, so this is just taking it to a new level! it was delicious! I loved the biscuit/dough base. it was hearty & so tasty!
This looks Incredibly delicious. I have to make this soon for my family!
It is!! I hope they like it!
Do i doble all the ingredients if making for16 people
This will feed 16, but there may not be seconds. You could double it & put in a bigger pan 🙂
Will try this tomorrow.
I hope you will 🙂 I’d love to know what you think!
My daughter has a GLUTEN allergy, I wounder if cornmeal could be SUBSTITUTED for flour, (there’s no gluten in cornmeal) just asking..
I wish I knew for sure. I haven’t tried, so I am not sure what or if that would change the recipe. I would think that work 🙂
It looks so good. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you
I can’t wait for you to try it 🙂 Hope you like it!
Absolutely delicious!
Awe, thank you so much!!
This sounds delish. We are going to a christmas party in a couple of weeks and i am taking this cass for sure!
I hope it’s a hit!! Thank you!
Loved it and my husband loved it too. Can’t wait till i try more of these recipes.
Yay! I can’t wait for you to try more 🙂
Hi this looks sooo good!!! can this be made as a freezer meal?
I am sure it could, though I have never tried. It should be ok 🙂
Looks delicious, have the ingredients.
It really is!! I hope you give it a try 🙂
Looks brilliant but not sure where to obtain biscuit/baking mix. not something i’ve seen in uk.
I find it in my grocery store, but I’m not sure where in the uk?? Have you tried googling it & seeing if a local store has it?
Just found your site! Excited, i love texmex!
I am glad you found it!! Hope you find some recipes to try!
Can i put acan of bisquits on top by Pilsbury
Haven’t tried, but you probably could 🙂
It is all in the post..https://lilluna.com/taco-casserole/
Can i Just half the recipe since there is just three oF us ?&
You sure could 🙂
I used a pkg. of Mexican Cornbread (Martha White) instead of the Bisquick, adding some red & green bell pepper, jalepeno pepper and onion, all diced small. It was good!! I did not use sour cream but instead when casserole was finished cooking, I topped with cheese putting it back into the oven to melt and then once cheese was melted topped with lettuce, tomatoes and green onions..no black olives…don’t care for the olives or sour cream. Also, to my meat I added some onions, jalepeno pepper and rotel tomatoes and seasoning it with black pepper, onion and garlic powder along with the taco seasoning. I really liked it!!!
Sounds great! Thank you for sharing what you did!!
What is 11/4 biscuit mix
Biscuit mix is a mix made of flour, sugar, salt, vegetable shortening, & baking soda. So you need 1 1/4 cup of this.
This is such a great recipe! It’s super easy & has so much flavor. My hubby can eat taco salad every week, so this is a nice option to change it up!
Help, I’m making the recipe and it says 11/4 cup Bisquick. What is that . I need to know the correct amount asap. Thanks
Bisquick is a pre-made mix of flour, shortening, salt, & baking powder. So, you need 1 1/4 cup.
A family favorite. We make this often 🙂
We eat taco salad all year round. I like the fact that this goes all together and has the same great taste. The biscuit kind of takes the place of the chips which Is a nice variation.
my husbands hates casseroles. like hate, hates them. when he asked what we were having for dinner and I told him “taco casserole,” he was not excited. so why did i give this recipe 5 stars? because he liked it!!! and my kids (mostly) liked it! they ate it naked, other than cheese (nobody but me likes sour cream or lettuce or tomatoes) , but they still enjoyed it.
Tell your hubby I am so glad he liked it!! Thank you for making it for your family!
My husband hates casseroles too… I changed the name from casseroles to bake! Haaaa! Taco bake, green Bean bake, egg, sausage cheese bake! Haaaaaaaa…
LOL!!
I’m a HUGE fan of tacos and casseroles, so when they’re combined in one, you better believe I’m in heaven! Thank you!!!
LOL!!! I’m with ya!!
This will be a perfect weeknight dinner! My family loves tacos.
Oh yuM! This is a perfect dinner idea!
THIS WOULD DEFINITELY BE A FAVORITE IN MY HOUSE! YUM!
Hope you give it a try!! It is so delicious!
I made this last night for dinner and we all loved it! Mexican is our favorite- Yummy
Tacos are my go to easy recipe. I make them almost weekly so i appreciate coming across varIations that i can make. Thanks for POSTING!
For the NUTRITIONAL facts, HOW many servings does this make?
This was soooo Yummy! We love OUR TACOS and this was just a different, yummy way to eat them! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Definitely will make this again!
Glad to share!! Glad you liked it! It’s a fun way to change it up!
I loved it! so easy:) Thank you!!!
Glad you think so! Thank you so much!
Don’t understand taco casserole biscuit mix. 11/4 cups.
You need 1 1/4 cups of biscuit baking mix 🙂 It’s a pre-made mix usually found in the baking aisle.
Can you use cornmeal in place of baking mix flour
I personally haven’t tried, but I am sure it would work.
Love it. I need more recipes, just as yummy for diabetic husband. I did this just left the biscuit out
This was yummy !!!
Glad you thought so 🙂 Thank you so much!
Looks wonderful…but the 90 percent saturated fat?
iT WOULD ALSO WORK TO BAKE THE BASE AND SERVE HOT WITH ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS READY AND EACH PERSON CAN PILE ON THE TOPPINGS TO THEIR OWN LIKING.
That works too 🙂 Customizable!
Is this casserole good to bring to someone’s house or the fact that it needs to be warm make it not a good choice
I prefer it warm, but it definitely could be taken somewhere 🙂 It doesn’t have to be.
Awesomeness … i shared your rec with ladies on my Facebook Blog. Im sure its a hit for our Taco Tuesday! 🤤
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe 😉
I tried this using a cornbread mix instead of biscuit. My husband and I really liked it!
I am glad to hear that! Happy you both liked it! Thank you!
Made the taco casserole tonight and the entire family lived it! Even my 2 year old. Great recipe.
Woohoo!! Love hearing that!! Thank you for letting me know!!
Iam going have to make this looks so very good
Hope you do! I’d love to know what you think!
Can’t wait to Try.
Hope you like it!!
This is going to be my pot luck go to. Looks sooo………good.
I hope you like it!! We love it!
It turned out really well. I was sceptical when it was baking and looked like meat cake but it was pretty yummy. The onky thinG i’d add next time is crushed tortilla shells so you still get the taco crunch. But it was really good as is (except we skipped the olives as no one likes them here ha ha)
Adding the tortilla shells would be great! Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Looks yummy!!
Thank you so much!! Hope you give it a try 🙂
Looks yummy !!!
Thank you 🙂 Hope you give it a try!
I am making this tonight. Going to the store now for ingredients.
Sounds yummy.
How’d you like it? I hope you liked it!
Looks yummy.
Thank you!! It tastes amazing!!
Love quick DELICIOUS recipes! Thanks! Trying the Taco Casserole tonight!
It really is 🙂 Thank you & hope you like it!
We love mexican … and the idea of the bisCuit mix is GENIUS! I added a small can of green chopped chilis and chOpped tomatoes with jalep peppers for more flavour & color into the biscuit mix
I did Your recipe in the Ninja foodi and it Turned out fabulous! Thankyou
Sounds wonderful!! Thank you for sharing that!! I will have to try!
I made five of your dishes for this weeks meal plan. The easy taco bake was awsome! !! I made it saturday along with other four meals and eAt it Monday. My husband loved it, it teasT great, easy to heat up. Still was freash from SaturdaY, we would make it again. Thank You for this easy meal after a long daY ay work.
Cindy Wolf
Awe, thanks Cindy!! Glad these recipes can help make things a little easier after a long day!
Ok so made the taco casserole and let me tell u it was AWSOME! Me and my family loved it. It’s a must try!
Oh, that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for trying it & for letting me know!
This was yummy. Will DEFINITELY ately make again
Glad to hear!! Thanks for trying it & letting me know!
Can you tell me what is bIscuit mix in the taco casserole please?
Thanks
It is a pre-made baking mix 🙂 You can usually find it in your grocery store.
You left out the amounts of the ingredients.
It’s in there 🙂 It’s in the recipe card.
What do you mean by” 11/4″ cups biscuit mix?
How many cups? Lol
It’s one cup plus one quarter of a cup 🙂
Can this taco cassero be made in a slow cooker . 🦋💕
I personally haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not 🙂
very good
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you!!
Can you use corn bread mix instead of biscuit mix
Yes, you could 🙂 I have not tried, but it will work.
Looks easy to prep and lioks goo to eat.
It really is!! Hope you give it a try 🙂
This Taco pie is to die for! I’m not a big fan of mexican food, but this… is a wow factor! Make it, you won’t be sorry!
Yay!! I am happy you tried it & liked it!! Thank you so much!