Best 7 Firecracker Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a dish that is both flavorful and easy to make? Look no further than the classic firecracker casserole. This dish is a combination of creamy, cheesy goodness with a hint of spice that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a delicious firecracker casserole that will be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE



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My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn't require the extra time to roll them up. -Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and salt. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange tortillas over the top. Combine soup and tomatoes; pour over tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a family favorite. My teenagers love it. Hearty and spicy!

Provided by June Williams

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
4 (7 inch) flour tortillas
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef with the onion in the hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain any excess fat. Stir the black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the beef mixture; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the tortillas atop the beef mixture.
  • Mix the tomatoes with green chile peppers and cream of mushroom soup together in a bowl; spread over the tortillas. Top with the Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the cheese is melted completely, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 701.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

FIRECRACKER ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Firecracker Enchilada Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Mexican

Time P1DT2h

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
6 frozen corn tortillas, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender; discard pan drippings.
  • Add chili powder, cumin and salt; stir well.
  • Cook meat mixture over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Spoon meat mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Layer beans, tortillas and cheese over meat mixture.
  • Pour tomato liquid over cheese; chop tomatoes, and spread tomatoes and chiles over cheese.
  • Spread soup over top of casserole.
  • Cover baking pan; refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

TEX- MEX FIRECRACKER ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Prepare ahead casserole that is always a hit. Just enough spice to get that Southwest 'flavor'. Man, this is what makes a great Tex-Mex meal. Need to refrigerate overnight.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons gebhardt chili powder
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans
6 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender, drain.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, and salt; stir well.
  • Cook meat mixture over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Spoon meat mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Layer beans, tortillas, and cheese over meat mixture.
  • Pour tomato liquid over cheese, chop tomatoes and spread tomatoes and chiles over cheese.
  • Spread soup over top of casserole.
  • Cover baking pan; refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE



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Easy to make and delicious. Alot like enchiladas but without the hassle. Tastes just as good the next day for leftovers, if you have any left!

Provided by PJLaura

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch salt
4 flour tortillas (7 inch)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown the beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add beans, chili powder, cumin and salt.
  • Transfer to a greased 13x9 in.
  • pan.
  • Arrange tortillas over the top.
  • Mix soup and tomatoes; pour over the top.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream on top.

FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE



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Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs. ground meat
1 med. onion, chopped
1 can (15oz.) black beans, rinsed, & drained
1-2 tbsp. chili powder
2-3 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
4 flour tortillas (6")
1 can (10-3/4oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilis, undrained
1 cu. (4oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In skillet, cook meat & onion till tender; drain. Add beans, chili powder, cumin, & salt. Transfer to greased 13"x9" baking dish. arrange tortillas over the top. combine soup and tomatoes; pour over the tortillas. sprinkle with cheeze. bake, uncovered, @ 350' for 25-30 mins. or till hot.

FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a family favorite. My teenagers love it. Hearty and spicy!

Provided by lajune

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
4 (7 inch) flour tortillas
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef with the onion in the hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain any excess fat. Stir the black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the beef mixture; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the tortillas atop the beef mixture.
  • Mix the tomatoes with green chile peppers and cream of mushroom soup together in a bowl; spread over the tortillas. Top with the Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the cheese is melted completely, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 701.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: As with any recipe, having all of your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking will make the process go much smoother.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will give you plenty of room to cook the beef, vegetables, and pasta without overcrowding the pan.
  • Brown the beef well: Browning the beef well will help to develop its flavor and give the casserole a rich, savory taste.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the texture of the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more colorful and nutritious your casserole will be. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, carrots, celery, and corn.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could add some chopped chili peppers for a spicy kick, or some shredded cheese for a cheesy casserole.

Conclusion:

Firecracker casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of ground beef, vegetables, and a variety of spices. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover pasta. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give firecracker casserole a try.

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