bacon cheeseburger burrito casserole

How To Make bacon cheeseburger burrito casserole

• 1

  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chuck; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
• 2

  Reduce to low heat, add chopped tomatoes, steak seasoning and ranch seasoning, stir for 2 minutes until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 3

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• 4

  Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon strips and fry for 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
• 5

  Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, crumbled up and set aside. Reserve bacon drippings to 1/2 cup.
• 6

  Heat olive oil in a same saucepan. Add diced red onion, sliced banana peppers and crumbled bacon; saute for 5 minutes until tender. Season with 1 packet taco seasoning and sea salt/black pepper. Remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl.
• 7

  Heat reserved bacon drippings in a same saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, half and half, cubed American cheese and remaining taco seasoning, stirring constantly for 4 minutes until mixture is simmering, thick and smooth. Remove from heat.
• 8

  Place 3 flour tortillas into the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the cheese sauce on top of the tortillas. Spoon 1/2 of the meat mixture evenly over the cheese sauce.
• 9

  Add 1/2 of the bacon mixture. Top with 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
• 10

  Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.
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