Best Leftover Taco Omlet Recipes

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LEFTOVER TACO OMLET



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Whenever we have tacos or chili I usually use the leftovers to make omlets which are so yummy. I love making tacos and chilis as you can change them each time you make them by changing the ingredients. This omlet has taco meat, with hominy, cayenne pepper, green and hungarian hot wax peppers, taco cheese, and cumin with a...

Provided by Dana Ramsey

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 3

leftover taco meat and fillings!
3 eggs, beat
splash of heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. While you are whipping up the eggs to throw into the fry pan, sprayed with cooking spray, just pop your leftover taco meat into the microwave for about 60 seconds and set aside.
  • 2. Pour your beaten eggs into the fry pan and fry on medium heat until slightly set, add the leftover taco meat, top with more cheese, and anything else you normally add to your tacos on one side of the omlet base, fold the other half over and heat on low until cheese is melted and meat mixture is heated through and enjoy! Super simple but so tasty!

30 LEFTOVER TACO MEAT RECIPES



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Unique ways to use up leftover taco meat including this delicious taco lasagna recipe!

Provided by Everyday Family Cooking

Categories     Main Entrees

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 lasagna noodles
1 pound leftover taco meat
1 (16 ounce) sour cream
1 (24 ounce) jar favorite salsa
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 cups Mexican cheese
3 greens onions, chopped and green and white parts separated

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package. Drain and set to the side.
  • Take out a 9x13 pan and spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom, then 3 lasagna noodles covering it. Continue to layer the lasagna as follows: salsa, refried beans, taco meat, sour cream, Mexican cheese, lasagna noodles. Repeat until all lasagna noodles are used up.
  • On the top layer, spread an even layer of salsa and Mexican cheese. Top with whites of green onions.
  • Cover the Taco Lasagna with foil and cook for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
  • Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes. This will melt the cheese on top.
  • Remove from oven and top with dollops of sour cream and spread remaining green onions on top.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating prior to eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 76 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 718 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

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