Name: Taco Pie ~ Mashed Potato Crust with Taco Meat & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8-10 Medium Potatoes (Mashed (You can use Instant Potatoes if you're in a hurry)); 2-3 Pounds Ground Chicken (Ground Turkey or Beef can be substituted); 2-3 Packets Taco Seasoning; 2-3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I used the "Mexican Blend"); 1/2 Cup Butter; 1/4-1/2 Cup Milk (Whole, 2%, 1% or Skim); 1/2 Teaspoon Salt (Optional (I do not add the salt since the Taco Seasoning has enough Sodium)); 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Pepper (Optional )

Taco Pie ~ Mashed Potato Crust with Taco Meat & Cheese

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My Mother-in-Law gave us this recipe when my husband and I were first married and it quickly proved to be one of our favorite comfort foods. With just a few ingredients, it's VERY easy to prepare, inexpensive and everyone loves it! Who doesn't like meat, potatoes and cheese with a little twist? Enjoy 🙂

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8 People

Ingredients

8-10 Medium Potatoes Mashed (You can use Instant Potatoes if you're in a hurry)
2-3 Pounds Ground Chicken Ground Turkey or Beef can be substituted
2-3 Packets Taco Seasoning
2-3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese I used the "Mexican Blend"
½ Cup Butter
1/4-1/2 Cup Milk Whole, 2%, 1% or Skim
½ Teaspoon Salt Optional (I do not add the salt since the Taco Seasoning has enough Sodium)
¼ Teaspoon Ground Pepper Optional

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees.

Prepare the Ground Meat

Brown 2-3 pounds of Ground Meat and drain.
Add 2-3 packages of the Taco Seasoning to the cooked meat + HALF the water called for.

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

Cut up and Boil the 8-10 medium-sized potatoes until tender (about 20 minutes), drain and mash.
Add Butter, Milk, Salt & Pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly into the baking dish (like a pie crust, but thicker). Make thicker if your family loves potatoes!

Assembling the Dish

Add the Taco meat mixture to the top of the mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the entire dish.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Notes

Recipe is for a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish, but can be easily adjusted for a smaller (or larger) sized dish.

This recipe can also be adjusted according to your family's taste. My family LOVES mashed potatoes, so I always use a thicker layer of potatoes. Feel free to prepare Instant Mashed Potatoes, if you're in a rush. I use 2 pounds of ground chicken or turkey when making this dish and 2 packages of Taco Seasoning, but if your family likes more meat, simply add another pound of ground meat. Same goes for the shredded cheese - I use 2 cups, but add more if desired.

In addition, ketchup is really yummy served with this dish ;).