My go-to "fancy dinner" is always Lasagna. In fact it is a tradition in my house to have lasagna on Christmas Eve. So when my mom called me and told me she had a recipe I HAD to try called, Taco Lasagna, I was like, "sign me up"! Oh man I am so glad I did! This Easy Taco Lasagna Recipe is possibly on of the best things I have ever put in my mouth.

Easy Taco Lasagna
Ingredients
- 14 fajita sized flour tortillas, cut in half
- 1 pound of ground beef or any ground meat you like.
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 1 16oz jar of salsa
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 bunch of green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until brown and fully cooked. Add taco seasoning and cook according to the directions on the packet. Remove from pan when finished.
- In the same skillet you cooked your taco meat in, add the butter. Let melt, then add the heavy cream and 3 cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens and the cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
- In a greased 9x13 baking dish you are going to line the bottom of the pan with a layer of the halved flour tortillas. Line the perimeter of the pan with the flat side of the cut tortilla. Then fill the middle section with a tortilla half.
- Add a layer of the taco meat. Next add a layer of the cheese sauce. After that you will drizzle a little salsa over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle a layer of the mozzarella cheese, then a layer of the sliced green onion. Finally sprinkle a little fresh cilantro. Repeat this step for 2 more layers.
- Cover the entire top with the rest of the Mexican blend cheese and place in the 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. until the top is brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes, but 30 would be best.
- Top with some more fresh cilantro and green onion and ENJOY!

Q: Can this recipe be made vegan/vegetarian?
A: Yes! As for Vegan you use vegan meat crumbles or black beans for the meat. For the Sauce you can use a cashew cream to melt your vegan cheese into. Then obviously use vegan cheese for the layers and top. For Vegetarian, simply replace the meat for the "vegan" substitutes.
Q: Can I use Corn tortillas?
A: Yes. Corn tortillas work great, as well as gluten-free and carb counter ones.
Q: Can I use ground turkey, chicken, or sausage for this recipe?
A: Of course! You can use any ground meat you like.
Q: So I have to use heavy cream?
A: Yes. It is too runny with milk and half and half.
Q: Can I use dried cilantro?
A: You can, but I HIGHLY recommend using fresh. It makes a difference.
Q: Do I have to use this much cheese?
A: Are you even kidding me with this question?
Q: Can this be made healthier?
A: If health is your concern maybe this is not the recipe for you.
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