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Posted December 6, 2019 Last Updated December 22, 2020 by Jennifer // 6 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Taco Casserole

Filed Under: Casserole Recipes, Featured, No Prep, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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With simple ingredients you are likely to have on hand and just a few minutes of prep time, you can have this family friendly, delicious casserole waiting for you when you walk in the door after a long day! Imagine melty cheese and tasty veggies in this simple vegetarian casserole!
one slice of taco casserole on a white plate with black fork

Want a meal the whole family will love? It often seems an impossible task, but this taco casserole is sure to be a hit! The bonus is the fact that no pre-cooking is required, it can be assembled in minutes, and is perfect for the slow cooker while you are out of the house all day.

This is a meal that simply requires adding a few on-hand ingredients into a bowl, adding in a few fresh chopped veggies for good measure (totally customizable) and mixing together with plenty of cheese for the perfect easy casserole.

collage of step by step photos assembling taco casserole in slow cooker

What ingredients do I need for taco casserole?

Add the following ingredients to a large mixing bowl…

  1. crushed tortilla chips
  2. canned black beans
  3. diced tomatoes
  4. fresh diced jalapeño
  5. fresh diced red pepper
  6. frozen sweet corn
  7. enchilada sauce
  8. cream cheese
  9. fresh or dried cilantro
  10. cheese!!

You can always leave out the peppers or use canned or jarred peppers if you prefer, truly making it a clean out the pantry meal.

Prep Ahead Instructions:

  • Mix all of the ingredients in the bowl
  • Add to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible and seal
  • Store in the freezer up to 3 months
  • Thaw in fridge overnight before cooking

taco casserole ingredients ready to cook in slow cooker

What kind of slow cooker do I need?

Any slow cooker will work for this recipe, but you will need to be mindful of of the size and shape to determine the cooking time.

I recommend using a mini casserole slow cooker but here are some other options as well.

  • I prefer an oval slow cooker for more even cooking
  • If it’s larger than 3 quart you will need to reduce cooking time (a slow cooker that is less full will cook food faster)
  • For a round slow cooker, you may need to increase cooking time to heat the food all the way through the middle

Other tips for making taco casserole:

  • I recommend shredding your own cheese from a block for better melting
  • you can use regular or fire-roasted canned diced tomatoes
  • for a spicy taco casserole, you can leave the seeds in the jalapeños or use canned jalapeños

What to do with the leftovers:

Portion into individual serving containers and store in fridge for up to 2 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

Warm in microwave until heated through.

taco casserole on white plate

Favorite toppings:

  • sour cream
  • more fresh chopped cilantro
  • fresh salsa
  • guacamole

If you love easy casseroles like this, I know you’ll also love my 3 ingredient lasagna!

taco casserole with wooden spoon in oval mini casserole slow cooker

Slow Cooker Spicy Taco Casserole

With simple ingredients you are likely to have on hand and just a few minutes of prep time, you can have this family friendly, delicious casserole waiting for you when you walk in the door after a long day! Imagine melty cheese and tasty veggies in this simple vegetarian casserole!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Mini Casserole Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 6 oz about half a bag tortilla chips, gently crushed
  • 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 8 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro (or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Spray crock with nonstick spray
  • Mix all ingredients in a separate bowl, holding back 1 cup of shredded cheese
  • Place mixture in crock and top with remaining shredded cheese
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours

Notes

  • To make ahead add all ingredients to freezer bag and store in freezer for up to 3 months.  Thaw before cooking.
  • To make spicy, leave seeds in jalapeño or use canned jalapeños.
  • For best results, shred cheese from block instead of using pre-shredded cheese.
  • Use a mini casserole slow cooker or other 3 quart oval slow cooker
  • If using a larger slow cooker reduce cooking time

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1925IU | Vitamin C: 64.8mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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  1. Beth says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Made this yesterday, and wow! So delicious! Got to thinking, might try it with shredded chicken next time (probably will double the enchilada sauce to account for the increased volume). Maybe add black olives and onions, too. Jennifer, I’m officially addicted to your website!

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    • Jennifer says

      January 1, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks so much Beth!!

      Reply
  2. Anne says

    February 11, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is a really good way to use up an opened pack of tortilla chips which we often end up with and they are not nice stale. Thanks for the recipe – it’s great to see some veggie slow cooker ideas that are a complete meal rather than being a side dish.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 13, 2017 at 8:19 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Peg says

    March 18, 2016 at 10:35 am

    To reduce the amount of salt in this recipe can I use fried corn tortillas (broken into pieces) instead of the corn chips?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      March 19, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Hi Peg! Should be fine although maybe will have a softer texture.

      Reply

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