Best 7 Mexican Lasagna With Cactus Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing Mexican Lasagna with Cactus recipe. This unique dish seamlessly blends the beloved flavors of lasagna with the distinctive taste of cactus, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, succulent cactus, savory ground beef, and a delectable blend of Mexican spices create a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Alongside this main course sensation, we present a collection of equally enticing recipes that further explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Mexico. From the classic Guacamole and Pico de Gallo to the refreshing Margarita, each recipe is carefully crafted to transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico, where flavors dance and traditions thrive. Prepare to indulge in a delightful fiesta of flavors as you delve into this culinary adventure.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN LASAGNA



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A vegetarian Tex-Mex lasagna made with corn tortillas and packed with cheese and veggies. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and other favorite toppings.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced sweet onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
18 corn tortillas
1 cup enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups pepper Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Place 6 corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add 1/2 of the vegetable mixture using a slotted spoon, followed by 1/2 of the cheese and spinach mixture. Add a layer of 6 tortillas and follow with remaining vegetables and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Spread enchilada sauce across the top and remaining pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 862.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

MEXICAN LASAGNA - NO LASAGNA NOODLES!



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This is a traditional dish in my family. Anyone can make it really. It is composed of traditional Mexican ingredients layered over the top of one another in a lasagna-like fashion (hence the name) but has little similarity to lasagna, so lasagna haters have no fear!

Provided by LoLaBelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas, or more if needed
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
3 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Add water and taco seasoning; cook and stir until mixture has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Arrange 3 tortillas in the bottom of the casserole dish; spread about half the can of refried beans and half the ground beef atop the tortilla layer. Sprinkle 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese over ground beef layer. Arrange 3 more tortillas over the cheese. Spread in the remaining 1/2 can refried beans and half the jar of taco sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese. Arrange 3 more tortillas and top with remaining ground beef and 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese. Top with last 3 tortillas and remaining 1/2 jar taco sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top tortilla layer begins to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese over lasagna.
  • Turn on oven's broiler.
  • Place lasagna under the broiler until Colby-Jack cheese is melted and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 747.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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My whole family loves this beefy lasagna flavored with taco seasoning. Even my picky five-year-old will eat it. Serve with shredded lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Provided by Alyce Voorhees

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup prepared salsa
½ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, and stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture into the dish, then top with the remaining tortillas. Spread salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 898.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Rachael Ray's Mexican Lasagna recipe, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network, is a south-of-the-border take on an Italian classic.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken breast, available in the packaged meats case
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup medium heat taco sauce or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Salt
8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas, available on dairy aisle of market
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack
2 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - twice around the pan. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes. Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.
  • Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and beans, then tortillas, then cheese. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly. Top with the scallions and serve.

SMOTHERED MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Great tasting and easy Mexican lasagna. Tastes like it was hard work.

Provided by Brenda Britten

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
¼ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa. Serve in a bowl on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 190.3 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1659.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son's mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won't live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. -Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons hot salsa
12 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
2 cups water
2 cups sour cream
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through. , Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Try something new with this flavorful Mexican Lasagna recipe! Corn tortillas replace pasta in this cheesy and delicious Mexican Lasagna recipe featuring black olives, green peppers, salsa, corn, cottage cheese and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
2-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
12 corn tortillas (6 inch), divided
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add salsa, corn and seasonings; mix well.
  • Layer 1/3 of the meat mixture, and half each of the tortillas and cottage cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers; cover with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar and olives.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender nopales. Look for nopales that are deep green in color, with no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Clean the nopales thoroughly. Use a sharp knife to remove the spines from the nopales, and then rinse them well under cold water.
  • Cook the nopales until they are tender. You can boil, steam, or roast the nopales until they are soft.
  • Use a variety of fillings in your Mexican lasagna. Some popular fillings include shredded chicken, ground beef, or black beans.
  • Top the lasagna with your favorite Mexican cheese. Some good options include queso fresco, Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and hot. This will typically take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna cool slightly before serving. This will help it to hold together when you cut it.

Conclusion:

Mexican lasagna with cactus is a delicious and unique dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new Mexican dish to try, give Mexican lasagna with cactus a try. You won't be disappointed!

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