The Comfy Taco Bake is like a savory, Tex-Mex cake! If that sounds intriguing, then you’ll just love the flavor: a fluffy, savory layer of cheesy pancake goodness underneath a smooth, tangy sour cream spread, with a bubbly, beefy taco meat filling at the bottom! Topped with your favorite taco toppings, this Comfy Taco Bake certainly comforts in culinary style!
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (1-ounce) packets taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained
For the pancake topping:
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups dry pancake mix
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional toppings:
- iceberg lettuce, to taste, shredded
- tomatoes, to taste, diced
- scallions, to taste, thinly sliced
- black olives, to taste, sliced
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onions, while crumbling the meat, until there is no pink left, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the garlic to the pan and mix it in until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 5 –Add the taco seasoning, the salsa, and the corn to the skillet and stir until combined.
Step 6 –Pour the beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and the eggs.
Step 8 –Add the pancake mix to the bowl and stir it in until there are no dry patches.
Step 9 –Stir in the shredded cheese.
Step 10 –Pour the pancake mixture evenly on top of the ground beef.
Step 11 –Bake, uncovered, until golden-brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the pancake topping comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 12 –Let the bake cool for 15 minutes.
Step 13 –Spread the sour cream over the top of the bake.
Step 14 –Serve with the lettuce, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the olives.