Best 9 Layered Fiesta Casserole Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a fiesta of flavors? Look no further than this layered fiesta casserole, a vibrant and delectable dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant layers of tender chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and a creamy blend of Mexican spices, this casserole promises an explosion of authentic Mexican flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a potluck, feeding a hungry family, or simply seeking a hearty and satisfying meal, the layered fiesta casserole is sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen. Let's dive into the recipe and discover how to create this irresistible masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Say hola to your new favorite Mexican-inspired fiesta casserole. This Layered Fiesta Casserole has ground beef, salsa, tortillas & melted cheddar cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 each green and red pepper, chopped
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn
12 gluten-free corn tortillas (6 inch)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn.
  • Spread 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Cover with layers of half each of the remaining meat mixture and cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; let stand, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn; bring to boil.
  • SPOON 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the remaining meat mixture over tortillas; top with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining 6 tortillas and meat mixture. Cover with foil.
  • BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FIESTA 7 LAYER DIP



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Colorful layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, spicy tomatoes, olives and onion for a casual party dip

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings (1/2 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, liquid reserved
1 can (16 oz each) Rosarita® Traditional Refried Beans
1 container (12 oz each) refrigerated guacamole
1 container (16 oz each) sour cream
1 pkg (1.25 oz each) taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Reserve 1/2 cup drained tomatoes; set aside. Blend remaining tomatoes and reserved liquid with beans in medium bowl.
  • 2. Spread bean mixture in 8x8-inch glass baking dish or round casserole dish. Top with guacamole.
  • 3. Blend together sour cream and seasoning mix in small bowl. Spread over guacamole. Top evenly with layers of cheese, olives, green onions and reserved tomatoes. Chill 2 hours prior to serving. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Layered Fiesta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with peppers in a large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to the pan and stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn. Bring to a boil.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the meat mixture onto the bottom a a 13x9-inch" pan, top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the remaining meat mixture over tortillas, sprinkle with half the cheese.
  • Top with the remaining 6 tortillas and then the rest of the meat mixture. Cover it with foil.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the oven, uncover and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Bobby Deen

Categories     turkey     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Healthy     Potluck     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) low-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups jarred salsa
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup sliced scallions (white and light green parts only)
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (or use low-fat; optional), for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onions and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, and the corn. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, then stir in the black beans.
  • 3. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 4 tortillas over the salsa, and spoon half of the meat mixture on top. Cover with 3/4 cup of the salsa and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Top with 4 more tortillas and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top.
  • 4. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve, topped with scallions and sour cream.

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Flour tortillas are layered with a spicy ground beef and bell pepper mixture in this fast, easy, and delicious casserole.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cups salsa
1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup KRAFT Tex Mex Shredded Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn.
  • Spread 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary to fit. Cover with layers of half each of the remaining meat mixture and cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1235.5 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE



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I adopted this recipe in February 2005. While I'm not much of a casserole person, this one looks to be pretty good.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup water
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until browned; drain off the excess fat.
  • Season the meat with the salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Mix together the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and onion; set this mixture aside.
  • Stir the biscuit mix and water together until a soft dough forms.
  • With floured fingers, pat the dough into the bottom of a greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan, pressing the dough about 1/2-inch up the sides of the pan.
  • Layer the browned ground beef, tomato slices, green pepper, and sliced olives over the dough layer.
  • Spoon the sour cream and cheese mixture over the top.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the edges of the dough are light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes and then cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 848.3, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8, Protein 24.8

CHEESY FIESTA BEEF CASSEROLE



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Over the years I've tweaked this recipe to end up with a wonderful, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos, if you prefer a little more heat. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 package (9-3/4 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips or plain tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional: Cubed avocado and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans, picante sauce and chili powder., In a bowl, combine soup, tomatoes and green chiles. In a lightly greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half the chips, beef mixture, soup mixture and cheeses. Repeat layers., Microwave on medium-high, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 12 minutes. If desired, top with avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 ½ cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn; bring to boil.
  • Spoon 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the remaining meat mixture over tortillas; top with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining 6 tortillas and meat mixture. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 683.9 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your casserole the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: The different cheeses in this casserole will give it a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or variations.
  • Make it ahead of time: This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen until you're ready to bake it. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

This layered fiesta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

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