Best 4 Big Batch Crock Pot Mexican Casserole Recipes

CROCKPOT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high. Add the turkey and onion. Cook and stir, breaking up the turkey as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bottom of a large slow cooker.
• To the slow cooker, add the quinoa, enchilada sauce, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• Remove the lid and stir. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover and cook on high until the cheese melts, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with any desired toppings.

BIG BATCH CROCK POT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large (5 qt) pan, brown the ground beef and drain the fat.
• Add the seasonings, plus salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain the beans and add to the meat.
• Add the corn, tomato sauce, rotel tomatoes (drained), and diced green chilies; mix together.
• Cover the bottom of a 6 or 7 quart crock pot with a layer of corn tortillas.
• Add a layer of one-third of the rice followed by a layer of one-third of the meat, bean, and corn mixture.
• Top with one cup of grated cheddar.
• Repeat layers two more times, ending with cheese.
• Cook on low 2-4 hours or until warmed through.

CROCK POT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in nonstick skillet.
• Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, except rice and cheese.
• Cook on low for 4-8 hours.
• Stir in rice, cover, and cook until tender.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and cook until cheese is melted.

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas in slow cooker, tearing if needed to cover bottom.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and chile with whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bell pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions and 3/4 cup cheese; set aside.
• Top tortillas in slow cooker with half of the sausage, remaining bell pepper, green onions and cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 3 tortillas, tearing if needed to cover mixture. Pour egg mixture over tortillas.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until temperature reaches 160°F and center is set.
• Sprinkle with reserved cheese, bell pepper, green onions and the cilantro. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife. Serve with salsa and avocado slices, if desired.