Flashback Friday ~ Hot Taco Dip

I have chosen a family favorite that I collected years ago from a good friend, Hilda who is always fixing a large meal for her family and grandchildren. She has used this as a staple for years, especially on Sunday as it is easy to prepare in advance and one is not scurrying in the kitchen. I love this recipe and it's so easy to freeze and take on a family ski vacation or camping trip. I can guarantee there will not be many leftovers.
So this year I knew the family was dropping in just prior to 'trick or treat' and I was told to make sure there were adult treats. I knew immediately what to serve.

Taco Dip

• 2 lbs. hamburger - browned and drained
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup taco seasoning
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 or 2 tomatoes chopped
• 1 or 2 onion greens chopped
• 1 C grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Method

1. Brown hamburger and drain.
2. Add salsa and taco seasoning.
3. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Place mixture into casserole bowl.
5. Spread sour cream over the meat mixture.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and green onions
7. Then sprinkle cheese mixture on top.
8. Add chopped tomatoes and green onions
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Tip: I often double the hamburger mixture, cook it and freeze the mixture for a later date.

I added the recipe of Judy's Riverwalk Guacamole as a complimentary side dish. Yummy!
Don't forget to add a large bowl of tacos.  At the end of the meal my eldest son, leaned over and said, "Mom, you know that this is my favorite meal." (2009)
So here we are today, six years later, and I, without knowing and remembering his last statement, realized that I made his favorite treat again.  That's when you know your kids' favorites. It's simple and I always have the staples in my home.