Better Than Taco Tuesday | Easy Jimmy Dean Sausage Taco Bake

Jimmy Dean Southwest Taco Bake | Easy Budget Friendly Casserole! Looking for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dinner that won't break the bank? This Easy Southwest Taco Bake takes comfort food to the next level! Made with savory Jimmy Dean sausage, bold tacos spices, and layers of cheesy goodness, this simple casserole is perfect for Taco Tuesday—or any night of the week when you need a hearty, hassle-free meal. In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to throw this effortless dish together in no time. It’s rich, flavorful, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to become a new family favorite! Also, stay until the end for my cheese hack and a great gift idea for that hard to buy for person in your life. 🔴 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more easy home-cooked recipes! IMMY DEAN SOUTHWEST TACO BAKE Yield: 8 servings Prep time: 15-20 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes Oven temp: 350°F INGREDIENTS: 1 roll (16 oz) Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage (Regular or Hot) 1 cup chopped yellow onion 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed 1 packet (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 10 oz restaurant-style tortilla chips, coarsely broken 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: Sour cream Sliced green onions Chopped fresh cilantro INSTRUCTIONS: PREHEAT & PREPARE Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. BROWN THE SAUSAGE & ONION In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Jimmy Dean sausage and chopped onion for 8 to 10 minutes until the sausage is browned and thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain off excess fat and return the skillet to the stove. SIMMER THE SOUTHWEST MIXTURE Add the undrained diced tomatoes, drained beans, water, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. ASSEMBLE Spread the coarsely broken tortilla chips evenly over the bottom of the prepared 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the chips. Spoon the warm sausage mixture evenly over the cheese. Top with the remaining with tortilla chips and 1 cup of shredded cheese. BAKE & SERVE Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, green onions, or cilantro if desired. Heat Resistant Cooking Gloves: https://amzn.to/4AB4rqC Refillable Plastic Wrap Cutter: https://amzn.to/4z3PHPu As An Amazon Associate I Earn From Qualifying Purchases. Happy Mail: Sweet Country Living In Michigan P.O. Box 63 Decatur, Michigan 49045