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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 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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 ;).