Best 8 Cheesy Mexican Buckwheat Casserole Recipes

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**Cheesy Mexican Buckwheat Casserole: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and Russian Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the hearty comfort of Russian comfort food. Discover the Cheesy Mexican Buckwheat Casserole, a unique and delectable dish that combines the best of both worlds. This versatile recipe offers a symphony of tastes and textures, featuring layers of tender buckwheat, savory ground beef, a medley of Mexican spices, and a blanket of melted cheese.

Accompanying this main attraction are two additional recipes that elevate the dining experience. Treat your taste buds to the tangy and refreshing Pico de Gallo, a classic Mexican salsa bursting with the flavors of fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, and zesty cilantro. For a creamy and cooling complement, indulge in the velvety Avocado Crema, a perfect balance of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and a hint of spice.

These culinary creations are not only delicious but also versatile. The Cheesy Mexican Buckwheat Casserole can be enjoyed as a hearty main course, a comforting side dish, or even as a filling for tacos or burritos. The Pico de Gallo and Avocado Crema are delightful accompaniments to a variety of dishes, adding a pop of flavor to grilled meats, fish, or even as a zesty topping for salads.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, these recipes are designed for ease and enjoyment. Detailed instructions guide you through every step, ensuring success in your kitchen adventures. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to delight and satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY MEXI-RICE CASSEROLE



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A great way to use leftover rice. This is delicious and has a little bit of 'kick' to it. We like it as a side dish with grilled chicken breasts. If you have any left, it freezes well, too!

Provided by MAHooper

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 quart water
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican-style processed cheese food, cubed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 3 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a wok or large skillet, heat the broth and saute the garlic, bell pepper and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, cream-style corn, Mexican-style corn, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, green chiles, Mexican-style processed cheese, salt, pepper and chili powder. Spoon into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Top with shredded Cheddar, cover and bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven, uncover and let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1045.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHEESY MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Chicken, cheese, and spices. You can substitute Cheddar cheese for the Mexican-style cheese blend, if desired.

Provided by Texasgal60

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
½ cup low-fat milk
2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
8 (6 inch) yellow corn tortillas, torn into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
1 large tomato, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir condensed soup, sour cream, green chilies, and milk together in a large bowl. Add chicken, tortilla pieces, and taco seasoning; stir. Mix tomato and 1 cup Mexican-style cheese blend into chicken mixture.
  • Spread chicken mixture out into the prepared baking dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Discard aluminum foil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the casserole and continue baking until cheese melts and casserole is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 689.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 whole large onion, chopped
4 cups long grain rice
Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (more if needed)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.

CHEESY CHICKEN MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Easy week night dinner - adapted from a recipe taken from Australian Good Taste Magazine. I used mild salsa to make it kid friendly but go as hot and spicy as you like .

Provided by katew

Categories     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g diced chicken fillets
1 (420 g) can kidney beans, drained
1 (420 g) can Mexican chili beans
1 (420 g) can corn kernels, drained
1 (300 g) jar mild salsa
1 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil and brown chicken in pan.
  • Tip beans over base of 4 cup capacity ovenproof baking dish.
  • Top with all the cooked chicken.
  • Tip corn over chicken layer.
  • Pour over salsa.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
  • Serve with guacamole and/or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 1435, Carbohydrate 95.5, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 54.6

EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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This is an easy and very tasty dish. I often substitute ground turkey and low fat dairy products and it is still delicious! Serve with chips, salsa and green salad.

Provided by ANDREALF63

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups sour cream
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped fresh tomato
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

CHEESY LAYERED MEXICAN BAKE



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Enjoy this cheesy Mexican lasagna that's made with sausage, beef and beans - a hearty dinner. Use 2 cups thawed Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage to save time in the kitchen.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage
1/2 lb ground beef round
1 can (15 oz) ranch-style pinto beans, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
9 soft corn tortillas (6 inch)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese (8 oz)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 medium avocado, chopped
Sour cream, if desired
Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir together soups and enchilada sauce. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
  • Spoon one-third of the sauce into baking dish; top with 3 of the tortillas. Spoon half of the meat mixture over tortillas; top with another one-third of the sauce and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Top with 3 tortillas. Repeat layers with remaining meat mixture, sauce, Cheddar cheese and tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with tomato, onions, avocado and dollop of sour cream. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 1/2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1637 mg

EASY CHEESY MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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This goes together quickly and then bakes for about an hour. This recipe can be taylored to your own tastes quite simply. You can vary the flavors by using different chili powders, beans, cheese blends or Dorito flavors. It's easy to control the heat level by which Ro-tel you use. If you don't like it hot replace the jalapenos with mild green chilies.

Provided by Puppies777

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 fajita-size flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder or 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can jalapeno peppers, diced
1 (8 ounce) package mexican cheese, shredded
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1 (1 ounce) bag nacho cheese flavor Doritos, crushed (about 10 chips)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onions; add chili powder, cumin, tomatoes and jalapenos. Heat through.
  • Meanwhile line bottom and sides of a 13 x 9" pan with tortillas. Line bottom with refried beans.
  • Add ½ of ground beef mixture. Cover with ½ of the cheese. Top with beans. Add the rest of the ground beef mixture. Top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Mix Bisquick, milk and egg together; add chilies. Pour over casserole; top with crushed Doritos.
  • Bake in 350° oven for 50 - 60 minutes until top is browned and toothpick inserted in crust comes out dry. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.2, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 1900.3, Carbohydrate 93.5, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 43.4

CHEESY MEXICAN BUCKWHEAT CASSEROLE



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For those of you looking for a twist on your Mexican dishes and one that's healthier, give this a try. Buckwheat is a good source of vitamin b, zinc, and iron.

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups cooked cream of buckwheat
1 1/2 cups of chopped onions
1/8 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded mexican cheese
8 ounces green chilies, chopped
16 ounces refried beans
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb shredded chicken, cooked and seasoned
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 garlic cloves
1 cup of chopped green pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare cream of buckwheat using either milk, water, or broth.
  • Sauté onion, green pepper, garlic, butter and ground beef (or chicken) in pan along with a taco seasoning.
  • Combine buckwheat, sour cream, cottage cheese, refried beans, hot sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • In at least a 3 quart casserole dish, layer buckwheat mixture, meat and vegetable mixture, shredded cheese, and green chillies then repeat layers.
  • Bake uncovered at 375° for approximately 60 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 1064.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5, Protein 26.1

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked buckwheat groats. They can be found in most health food stores.
  • If you don't have canned diced tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes. Just dice them up and add them to the casserole.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as corn, black beans, or zucchini.
  • If you want a spicier casserole, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the casserole hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This Cheesy Mexican Buckwheat Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Try it, and see for yourself!

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