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Creamy Loaded Taco Creamy Cheese Sauce

Loaded Taco Creamy Cheese Sauce combines seasoned beef, crunchy taco shells, and a rich homemade cheese sauce packed with peppers, tomatoes, and herbs for an irresistible taco night upgrade.
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Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef 80 20 blend
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 hard taco shells

For the Creamy Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes drained
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Extra shredded cheese for topping

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce
  • Additional cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Cook beef over medium high heat 6 to 8 minutes, add onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and water, simmer until saucy, season, keep warm.
  • Melt butter, whisk in flour 1 minute, slowly add milk, cook until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack until melted, add peppers, tomatoes, and seasonings, keep warm.
  • Heat taco shells at 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Fill shells with beef, spoon cheese sauce on top, add extra cheese if desired.
  • Bake 2 to 3 minutes until melted, garnish with cilantro, serve with sour cream and hot sauce.