Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 20–25 mins | Servings: 6
Ingredients
- The Shells: 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells.
- The Filling: * 1 lb ground beef.
- 1 packet taco seasoning.
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (makes the filling extra creamy).
- The Sauce & Cheese:
- 1 cup chunky salsa or taco sauce.
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend or Cheddar cheese.
- Toppings (Optional): Sour cream, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips.
Instructions
- Boil: Cook the jumbo shells in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set them aside on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Sauté: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the grease, then stir in the taco seasoning and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Prep Dish: Pour a thin layer of salsa or taco sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch glass baking dish.
- Stuff: Use a spoon to generously fill each cooked shell with the beef mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in rows inside the baking dish.
- Top: Pour the remaining sauce over the center of the shells and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly across the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5–10 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Garnish with your favorite taco toppings and serve hot.