Best 6 Quesadilla Casserole Recipes

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Calling all Mexican food lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cheesy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying dish - the Quesadilla Casserole. This delectable casserole combines the best of both worlds - the crispy crunch of a quesadilla and the comforting warmth of a casserole. It's a perfect blend of melted cheese, tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and your favorite Mexican seasonings, all wrapped in a layer of soft tortillas. But the fun doesn't stop there! This article presents you with a collection of irresistible Quesadilla Casserole recipes, each with its unique twist. From a classic chicken quesadilla casserole to a vegetarian version bursting with colorful veggies, and even a tantalizing shrimp quesadilla casserole for seafood enthusiasts, there's something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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This is so easy and yummy!

Provided by Melissa mieske

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, corn, and chopped green chiles into the ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over beef. Finish with layers of remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese, respectively.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1423.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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A good mexican casserole that is also decently healthy! To make it truly guilt free, grill/boil the chicken instead of sauteing, substitute light cheese (or use less), and use corn or whole wheat tortillas. The difference is truly subtle, and can have a major impact on calories!

Provided by David Harris

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 lb chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups cheddar cheese, Shredded
3 -5 flour tortillas, Burrito-sized

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut chicken into small diced pieces, and saute in large skillet with Olive Oil and onions over medium-high heat until cooked throughout.
  • Add Rotel, beans, tomato sauce, corn, and spices to chicken. Cook for 5 minutes until fully heated. Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • In a 9"x13" greased casserole dish, put just enough of the mixture to cover the bottom of the dish. Layer tortillas, half of the remaining mixture, half of the cheese, tortillas, and the remainder of the mixture. Cover with the remainder of the cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, and then allow casserole to cool 5 minutes before serving.

QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Quesadilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
16 ounces tomato sauce
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
8 3/4 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained
4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies, undrained
6 tortillas (9-inch)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown beef and onions in a large skillet on medium-high heat, drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn and green chiles mix well. Stir in all of the spices (except red pepper). Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of beef mixture on bottom of 13x9x2"-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, over lapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
  • Bake in preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes or until heated through, let stand 5 minutes before serving.

QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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I make this ahead and freeze. On the day I want to serve this, I simply thaw the meat mixture, layer in tortillas, top with cheese, and bake! I serve this with Mexican Rice

Provided by Lori Moore

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
16 oz tomato sauce
1 can(s) beans (any variety)
1 can(s) whole kernel corn
1 can(s) (4.5 oz) green chilies
2-3 large tortillas
2 c shredded cheese (of your choice)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook together ground beef and chopped onion.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the meat mixture and all of the ingredients, except tortillas and cheese.
  • 3. FOR FREEZER VERSION: Place this mixture in a freezer-safe zip top bag or container. Thaw on day of serving.
  • 4. Layer tortillas, meat, cheese and repeat, ending with cheese. Bake at 400 until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden brown.

QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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This is from McCormick. Really good! I learned I have to make a double recipe.

Provided by Kathy Sandoz

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
1 lb gr. beef
1/2 c chopped onion
2 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz cans)
1 can(s) black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
1 can(s) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can(s) chopped green chilies, undrained
6 8 inch flour tortillas
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Brown gr. beef and onion in a large skillet over med-high heat; drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn green chilies; mix well. Stir in all spices except red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste, if desired.
  • 2. Spread 1/2 c. beef mixture on bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, overlapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
  • 3. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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Categories     Bean

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. gr. cumin
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb gr beef
1/2 c chopped onion
2 can(8oz.ea)tomato sauce
1 can(15 oz)black beans drained & rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (4 1/2oz)chopped gr. chilies undrained
6 flour tortillas (8inch)
2 cups shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Brown beef & onions in lg skillet on medium-high heat;drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn & green chilies, mix well. Stir in spices except red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min. Add red pepper to taste. Spread 1/2 cup of beef mixture in bottom of 13x9x2-in baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 beef mixture and 1/2 of cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture & cheese. Bake in preheated 350 deg. oven 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your quesadilla casserole the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Choose the right cheese: The type of cheese you use will also affect the flavor of your quesadilla casserole. A good melting cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack, is a good option. You can also use a combination of cheeses to create a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before shredding it.
  • Use a non-stick skillet: A non-stick skillet will help prevent the quesadilla casserole from sticking to the pan. If you don't have a non-stick skillet, you can grease the pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the quesadilla casserole until it is golden brown: The quesadilla casserole is cooked when it is golden brown and bubbly. If the casserole is not cooked through, it will be mushy and difficult to eat.

Conclusion:

The quesadilla casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the quesadilla casserole a try. .

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