Crock Pot Taco Shells and Cheese
A comforting slow cooker dish combining cheesy goodness and taco flavors for busy families.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (browned and drained)
- 3 cups uncooked pasta shells (cooked al dente and drained)
- 2 oz taco seasoning (2 packets)
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 16 oz Velveeta (cubed)
- 1/4 cup butter (sliced into thin pats)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Cook the pasta shells until al dente and drain.
- Mix all ingredients in a greased slow cooker.
- Set the cooker on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider adding more evaporated milk or a bit of cream cheese. Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/crock-pot-cheesy-shells/