Mexican Stuffed Shells
Traditional Stuffed Shells meets the taco and the result is Mexican Stuffed Shells filled with everything you love about tacos! They are creamy with cream cheese and cheddar cheese, and they can be made with chicken or ground beef. Mexican Stuffed Shells are hearty, comforting, delicious, and a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 20-25 jumbo shells cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups salsa plus more for garnish
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- crushed corn chips or tortilla chips for garnish
- 2 green onions diced for garnish
- sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook jumbo shells according to package directions.
- In a large non-stick skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat. Return the meat to the pan. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.
- When the taco meat is done, add in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup black beans, and 1 cup corn. Stir to combine.
- Spread 2 cups salsa on the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Fill each stuffed shell with a heaping tablespoon full of mixture, enough to fill it.
- Drizzle taco sauce or enchilada sauce over the shells, then top with the remaining one cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is warm and bubbly.
- Top with green onion for garnish, crushed fritos, and sour cream.