Comfy Taco Bake

Time :50

Yield :12 servings

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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

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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.
Add the garlic to the pan and mix it in until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the taco seasoning, the salsa, and the corn to the skillet and stir until combined.
Pour the beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and the eggs.
Add the pancake mix to the bowl and stir it in until there are no dry patches.
Stir in the shredded cheese.
Pour the pancake mixture evenly on top of the ground beef.
Bake, uncovered, until golden-brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the pancake topping comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
Let the bake cool for 15 minutes.
Spread the sour cream over the top of the bake.
Serve with the lettuce, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the olives.