Best 7 Mexican Taco Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful culinary journey with our Mexican Taco Casserole, a tantalizing dish that captures the vibrant essence of Mexican cuisine. This delectable casserole is a harmonious blend of savory ground beef, zesty salsa, fragrant taco seasoning, and a symphony of Mexican-inspired ingredients. Layered between soft tortillas and topped with a delectable combination of melted cheese, sour cream, and fresh toppings, this casserole is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this crowd-pleasing casserole, along with variations that cater to vegetarian preferences and explore the diverse world of Mexican flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy taco entree for a last minute meal. Top with chopped tomato, onion, and lettuce if desired.

Provided by charmed71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin into the beef. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. Layer about half of each of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 689.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

MEXICAN TACO CASSEROLE



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This recipe my sister and me came up with since we love casseroles and were eager to try something new. Instead of pasta or rice it uses Mexican taco crisps. It has a great texture (soft at the bottom and crisp at the top) and is so delicious.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

125 g taco chips (make sure to use Mexican cornflour crisps, also called tortilla crisps)
400 ml hot tomato sauce (or any other tomato sauce you like)
1 (300 g) can sweet corn
1 (250 g) can red kidney beans (chili-flavoured ones go great with it)
160 g carrots
1 onion
40 g green chilies
150 g grated cheese

Steps:

  • Chop the onion into small cubes, slice the carrots and the green chillies into thin pieces. Mix with sweet corn and beans.
  • Place one layer of crisps in a casserole dish, cover it with half the vegetables and add half of the sauce.
  • Cover with another layer of crisps. Then add the rest of the veggies and the sauce.
  • Cover with a last layer of crisps and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 30-40 minutes (the cheese should be golden-brown).

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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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

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

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 CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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This is flavorful way to deconstruct your tacos and make serving them up a little easier on you! Serve tacos casserole-style, and top them with your favorite toppings - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, etc. as desired! Adjust the seasonings to your preference - you can start with less than called for and add more if you're worried it will be too strong of a flavor profile. Add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, etc. if desired to serve!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     World Cuisine     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Casserole

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
7 (6 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until onion is mostly tender and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, and tomato sauce; stir until well combined.
  • Bring mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Taste mixture and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  • Spoon a couple of good-sized scoops of meat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, and spread into a thin layer. Lay about half of the tortillas over the sauce, breaking them in half as needed to make a fairly even layer without too much overlap. Add remaining meat mixture over the tortilla layer. Top with remaining tortillas, again breaking into pieces as necessary to evenly cover the surface.
  • Cover with shredded cheese. Spray a piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray, and set the sprayed side against the cheese to cover the casserole dish (this helps prevent "cheese loss" when you remove the foil).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and cheese is nicely melted, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into wedges or scooping out to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1461.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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All the flavors you love in a chicken taco come together in this handy casserole. Since most tortilla chips are loaded with salt, there is no added salt in this recipe. Serve with your favorite taco toppings on the completed casserole, and a simple salad of lettuce, topped with salsa, on the side.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Main Dishes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
nonstick cooking spray
½ cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup milk
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), drained
1 ½ cups coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place water and bouillon cube in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir until bouillon cube is dissolved. Cool slightly, add milk, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. When flour and butter are bubbly and thickened, gradually stir in milk-bouillon mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spice mixture in a bowl; mix well. Pour in cheese sauce and stir again. Pour casserole ingredients into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips over the casserole, return to the oven, and bake until casserole is bubbly and set, about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes evenly on top of the casserole, then add dollops of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1257.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your taco casserole the best flavor. If possible, use fresh tortillas, salsa, and cheese.
  • Don't overcook the meat: Overcooked meat will be tough and dry. Cook the meat until it is just cooked through.
  • Season the meat well: Taco seasoning is essential for giving the meat flavor. Be sure to season the meat liberally.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The best taco casseroles have a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce.
  • Serve the casserole hot: Taco casserole is best served hot out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Taco casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, taco casserole is a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco casserole a try!

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