Sweet Southern Pursuits: Easy Southwestern Nacho Bake

I stumbled upon this recipe while planning our menu a few months ago. (If you missed that post, you can find it here!) When I found it and suggested putting it on our menu, Derek initially said no; he didn't want to try it. I was pretty surprised by this since it's a hamburger casserole, but I agreed and didn't put it on the menu. The month rolled by, and again I was working on the menu. I had nearly forgotten about the recipe until I saw a star beside it in my cookbook. I asked Derek if he would like to try it, and again, he said no. At this point I pulled the wife card and decided to put it on the menu anyway.

We tried it one evening when my in-laws were here for dinner, and it was delicious! Derek ended up eating his words because he really liked it too! This casserole is very creamy and tangy with a little crunch from the tortilla chips. We had plenty of leftovers even after the four of us had eaten on it, and it tastes just as good reheated the next day as it did the first day!

We've been eating leftovers from the 4th for several days, and after our fourth day of leftovers, Derek boldly announced, "We are having the hamburger nacho bake thing tomorrow for supper." So that's what we had. It was a really slow, lazy, and stormy evening, so this was the perfect meal to make. It's quick, easy, and brightens up any dark and dreary day.

The garden appreciates the rain!

Disclaimer: The pictures of this dish do not do it justice. The flavor is delicious! :)

Give it a try for dinner tonight!

Easy Southwestern Nacho Bake
1 lb Ground Beef
16 oz Salsa
1 Can of Corn
3/4 cup Miracle Whip, Mayo, or Sour Cream (whatever you have on hand!)
1 Tbsp Sriracha Chili Sauce
2 cups Monterey-Jack Cheese
2 cups Crushed Tortilla Chips

1. Preheat oven to 350.