FRIDAY NIGHT NACHO BAKE

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Turn the classic appetizer into a filling dinner bake by loading a 13 x 9 pan with crushed tortilla chips and all of your favorite nacho toppings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef sirloin
1 package (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion
1 package (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell pepper mix
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky mild salsa
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (12 oz)
1 bag (11 oz) tortilla chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Add onion and bell peppers; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Add salsa, olives and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese to beef mixture; stir gently to combine. Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Place tortilla chips in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until coarse crumbs form. Add melted butter; seal bag and shake until combined. Sprinkle over beef mixture. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and green onions. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg

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