Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our collection of tantalizing casserole recipes featuring the quintessential corn tortillas. These delectable dishes, brimming with vibrant flavors and textures, will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Mexico. From the classic Mexican Casserole with Corn Tortillas, a symphony of ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese, to the vegetarian-friendly Mexican Cornbread Casserole, bursting with sweet corn, tender black beans, and aromatic spices, these recipes cater to every palate. Discover the irresistible Mexican Chicken Casserole, where succulent chicken mingles with smoky chipotle peppers and creamy sour cream, all nestled amidst layers of corn tortillas. And for a unique twist, try the Mexican Tortilla Casserole with Sweet Potatoes, where the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes harmonizes perfectly with black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican spices. Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, promising an explosion of flavors and a taste of Mexico's rich culinary heritage. Prepare to indulge in a fiesta of tastes and aromas that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
This Mexican Tortilla Casserole is an easy-to-prepare, vegetarian meal that's perfect for weeknight meals or a dinner party. You can easily add meat for a heartier dish!
Provided by Jennifer Farley
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8x11 or 9x9 inch baking dish (or a similar sized pan) with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat and add the onion, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Stir for a few minutes until the onions are soft and the spices are fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, tomato paste, beans, corn and spinach. Stir and cook for another minute or two until the spinach has wilted and the corn has thawed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place two corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared pan and top with 1/4 of the bean mixture, spreading the mixture evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat until all of the ingredients have been used up, finishing with the cheese.
- Bake until the tortilla casserole has cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Serve with garnishes, if desired (I highly recommend them!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic, stir and cook for a minute or two to soften the onion. Add 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, 1 teaspoon of the paprika and 1 teaspoon of the cumin. Stir and cook the mixture for another minute or two to release the flavors of the spices. Remove the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken along with the remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute the chicken until it's deep golden brown and done in the middle, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir to make a sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until it's reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the beans and set aside.
- To assemble the casserole, pour half a jar (about 1 cup) of salsa verde into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish or disposable foil baking pan. Add a layer of half the tortillas on top of the salsa verde, overlapping the edges. Spoon the rice over the tortillas, spread the tomato mixture over the rice, then sprinkle the corn over the tomatoes. Next, add the chicken and bean mixture, then sprinkle on half the cheese and pour over half the enchilada sauce. Next, add the rest of the tortillas, then pour on the rest of the salsa verde and the rest of the enchilada sauce and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
- If you're baking the casserole right away, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
- Find this recipe and more in Ree's new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime ($30, William Morrow Cookbooks).
MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH TORTILLAS
Green chile peppers, leftover cubed chicken breast, creamy soups, milk, sour cream and cheese make this a spicy, creamy casserole treat. This easy casserole is all my family requests! It can be made more or less spicy, depending on your preference and is equally as tasty if you use all low-fat ingredients.
Provided by Katherine
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chile peppers, milk and sour cream; mix until well blended. Place a layer of tortilla strips in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer as follows: 1/2 of the soup mixture, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Repeat until ingredients are all used, ending with a layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes covered, then remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 103.6 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1103.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Mexican Tortilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Broke Guy
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
- Spray a spring form cake pan or casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Brown ground beef and onion and then drain the grease.
- Add taco seasonings and cook according to package directions. Heat refried beans to make for easier spreading.
- Lay 1 tortilla in bottom of baking dish and spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it. Top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese.
- Add the 2nd tortilla and spread 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and a little cheese.
- Add the 3rd tortilla and spread 1/3 beans ,1/3meat, and a little cheese.
- Add the 4th tortilla and layer the remaining beans ,meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
- Bake, covered with foil, for about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting.
- After baking, top with sour cream, diced white onion and shredded lettuce, if desired.
MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Born out of a need to rid the fridge of extras, this Mexican casserole recipe is flexible. Add more corn to make it sweeter, if you like. You can also spice it up as hot or mild as you want. -David Mills, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
MEXICAN GROUND BEEF TORTILLA LAYER CASSEROLE
This has all the flavors of enchiladas but this is easier to make as there is no filling and rolling! --- all ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste and toppings are only optional --- canned enchilada sauce works great or see recipe#168653
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Beans
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, green bell pepper and jalapeno (if using) until the beef is no longer pink; drain any fat then return to skillet and add in one can of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn and cumin.
- Bring the ground beef mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally, then season with salt and lots of black pepper.
- Arrange 3 corn tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, cutting as needed to cover bottom of the dish.
- Spread 1/4 cup canned enchilada sauce over the tortillas in the baking dish.
- Cover the sauce with 1/3 of the cooked ground beef mixture, then about 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers twice but omitting the final cheese layer on top.
- Drizzle any remaining canned enchilada sauce (from the second can) on top.
- Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle with more cheese (any amount desired) then return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Top with sour cream and/or tomatoes, green onions and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
- Delicious!
CORN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Jane Hardy of Henderson, Texas uses canned items, including kidney beans, cream-style corn and tomato sauce, to dress up ground beef in this satisfying entree. Convenient corn tortillas separate each mouth-watching layer.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and garlic; cook for 3 minutes., Place one tortilla in a greased round 2-qt. baking dish; top with 1 cup meat mixture. Repeat layers fives times. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
MEXICAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This casserole is especially good for those like myself that don't really care for canned enchilada sauce. It also freezes well and can be assembled, frozen, then baked later. Use 1/2 cup homemade taco seasoning if you have it; chili powder can be found online.
Provided by Semigourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Combine tomato sauce with chili powder and 1/2 cup water or as desired in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer and stir to make a pourable sauce. Remove from heat and set enchilada sauce aside.
- Cook and stir ground turkey, onion, and 1 envelope of taco seasoning mix in a large skillet over medium heat, chopping turkey as you cook, until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup water and remaining envelope of taco seasoning mix and cook, stirring often, until moisture has evaporated from turkey mixture. Mix 1 cup of enchilada sauce into turkey mixture and remove skillet from heat.
- To layer the casserole, spread 8 tortilla halves into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping as necessary to fit. Toss sharp Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl and spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture over the tortillas in an even layer. Top with 1/3 the turkey mixture, 1/3 the lettuce, 1/3 the chopped tomatoes, and about 1/3 cup of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers twice more. Place 8 tortilla halves on top of the casserole and spread with remaining 1 1/4 cup shredded cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese on top of casserole is melted and browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 193.4 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.4 g, Sodium 1841.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
MEXICAN TORTILLA-LAYERED CASSEROLE
This recipe is converted from one my mom used to make called Santa Fe Chicken. All my friends ask for Mexican Lasagna when they come over. It's one of my favorites and it is delicious, especially if you like tacos.
Provided by charliegirl928
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9 in pan.
- Lay 6 corn tortillas so they cover the bottom of the pan.
- In a large skillet, brown the turkey over medium-high heat and drain any grease off.
- Reduce to medium heat.
- Mix in salsa, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir continually.
- When all is mixed thoroughly, put 1/2 of meat mixture on top of the tortillas in the pan.
- Add 6 dollops of sour cream on top of meat mixture in pan. Spread as evenly as possible.
- Lay another 6 tortillas over sour cream layer.
- Add remaining meat mixture.
- Add 6 more dollops of sour cream. Spread evenly.
- Use entire pkg of shredded cheese on top of all layers.
- Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover pan and bake for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.5, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 1185, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 31.6
Tips:
- To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and cover it tightly. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking as directed. - Use a variety of corn tortillas for a more colorful and flavorful casserole. - If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the zucchini and carrots by hand. - Be sure to drain the black beans and corn before adding them to the casserole. - Top the casserole with cheese and bake until it is melted and bubbly. - Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.Conclusion:
This Mexican Casserole with Corn Tortillas is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this casserole is a great option for busy weeknights or potluck dinners. The combination of corn tortillas, black beans, corn, zucchini, carrots, and cheese makes for a hearty and satisfying dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Mexican-inspired meal, give this casserole a try!
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