Best 3 Mexican Spinach Casserole Recipes

Mexican spinach casserole is a delectable dish that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the health benefits of spinach. This flavorful casserole is a perfect weeknight meal that can be easily prepared using readily available ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering Mexican spinach casserole that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

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LOW CARB MEXICAN BEEF AND SPINACH CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Low Carb Mexican Beef and Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well-drained)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup canned sliced pickled jalapeno pepper
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Brown the hamburger and onion; drain fat.
Put in a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole along with all remaining ingredients.
Mix well and bake at 350ºF for about 40 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top.

MEXICAN SPINACH AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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Categories Pork Low Carb

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons Seasoning for Tacos
10 ounce can Ro-tel tomatoes, drained (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
1/4 cup canned sliced pickled jalapeños

Steps:

Brown the sausage; drain the fat. Put in a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole along with all of the remaining ingredients. Mix well and bake at 350º for about 40 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top. Makes 6-8 servings Can be frozen

MEXICAN SPINACH CASSEROLE

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This is a great way to sneak veggies into a meal.Feel free to substitute ground turkey for an even healthier dish.

Provided by susan carey

Categories Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 flour tortillas (corn may be used for gluten free diets)-fajita or soft taco size.may use larger size just use less and tear to make them fit your casserole dish
2 box 10 oz frozen chopped spinach or 1 12oz bag
1 1/2-2 lb ground beef or turkey(may use shredded cooked chicken)
2 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 c water
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese(may substitute whatever you have but i like the mozzarella)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix taco seasoning into raw ground meat before cooking it.I find this makes the meat taste more flavorful than sprinkling on after cooking.
2. Brown ground meat until fully cooked on medium heat.After cooked, add water and simmer 3 minutes on low until some of the water is cooked off but not all of it.
3. While meat is cooking, microwave or cook frozen spinach until just warm. Squeeze out most of the liquid.Too much liquid in the meat or spinach makes for soggy tortillas. Too little makes it a bit dry.
4. Spray casserole with cooking spray.First layer 3 tortillas to cover bottom of pan. May overlap slightly.If your size tortilla doesn't fit, just tear them in half to make fit your oval casserole or 9x13 pan.
5. Divide your meat and cooked spinach for 3 layers.On top of tortillas, spread meat then spinach. Continue for 2 more layers. End with tortillas.
6. Cover casserole with lid or foil. Bake 325 for 45 minutes until hot.Top with shredded mozzarella and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
7. You may make this recipe to serve 4 by using an 8x8 casserole, 1 lb meat, 1 package taco seasoning, 6 tortillas, 1 box spinach, 1/2 cup water and 1 cup cheese.Still takes about 30-40 minutes to heat through in oven.
8. I serve with shredded lettuce,salsa and sour cream.You may add sliced black olives to your layering.May use shredded leftover cooked chicken-very versatile recipe.

Tips:

To ensure even cooking, use fresh spinach leaves, washed and finely chopped. This will help to distribute the spinach evenly throughout the casserole.
If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute it with a mixture of milk and butter. For every 1 cup of heavy cream, use 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter.
You can add a variety of additional ingredients to your Mexican spinach casserole, such as cooked ground beef, diced tomatoes, or black beans. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures!
For a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed tortilla chips on top of the casserole before baking.
Serve the Mexican spinach casserole hot, with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole and a side of salsa.

Conclusion:

The Mexican spinach casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, can be customized to your liking, and is always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!