The Mexican style cheese and sausage casserole is a delicious dish that combines two classic ingredients, cheese and sausage, with Mexican flavors. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It can be made with a variety of cheeses and sausages, making it a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a comforting dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this Mexican style cheese and sausage casserole is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Ultimate Mexican casserole with refried beans, rice, ground beef and veggies, layered and baked to cheesy perfection! A healthy family favorite!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Be sure to cook your rice if you haven't already (if you are just reading this and just now realized you don't have any cooked rice and don't want to wait, consider switching to quinoa, which cooks much more quickly than brown rice. Instant brown rice also works in a pinch).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large casserole dish (9x13 inch or similar) with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Continue to sauté until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 additional minute.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the rice and Greek yogurt until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beans into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the beans.
- Scatter the tomatoes with green chilis over the top.
- Spoon the rice and ground beef mixture on top of the tomatoes, spreading it into an even layer.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/2 cupmozzarella.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 15 minutes.
- Turn the oven to broil, then continue cooking until the cheese is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 additional minutes, watching carefully so that the cheese does not burn.
- Let rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and green onions, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 447 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 5 g
CHEESY LAYERED MEXICAN BAKE
Enjoy this cheesy Mexican lasagna that's made with sausage, beef and beans - a hearty dinner. Use 2 cups thawed Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage to save time in the kitchen.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- In 2-quart saucepan, stir together soups and enchilada sauce. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
- Spoon one-third of the sauce into baking dish; top with 3 of the tortillas. Spoon half of the meat mixture over tortillas; top with another one-third of the sauce and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Top with 3 tortillas. Repeat layers with remaining meat mixture, sauce, Cheddar cheese and tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with tomato, onions, avocado and dollop of sour cream. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 1/2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1637 mg
EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE
This is an easy and very tasty dish. I often substitute ground turkey and low fat dairy products and it is still delicious! Serve with chips, salsa and green salad.
Provided by ANDREALF63
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
CHEESY MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Chicken, cheese, and spices. You can substitute Cheddar cheese for the Mexican-style cheese blend, if desired.
Provided by Texasgal60
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Stir condensed soup, sour cream, green chilies, and milk together in a large bowl. Add chicken, tortilla pieces, and taco seasoning; stir. Mix tomato and 1 cup Mexican-style cheese blend into chicken mixture.
- Spread chicken mixture out into the prepared baking dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Discard aluminum foil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the casserole and continue baking until cheese melts and casserole is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 689.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
MEXICAN-STYLE CHEESE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Provided by Sharon Michael
Categories Cheese Pepper Bake Casserole/Gratin Cheddar Sausage Summer Bon Appétit Michigan
Yield 4 Main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish or other ovenproof pan. Mix chopped green chilies, 3 tablespoons cilantro and hot sauce into sausage. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, then remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro over sausage mixture. Bake casserole 10 minutes.
- Wrap tortillas tightly in foil. Place in oven to heat through alongside sausage casserole. Continue to bake casserole until cheeses bubble and sausage mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes longer.
- Serve sausage and cheese mixture with warm tortillas.
CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
My version of my grandmother's layered elbow, smoked sausage, stewed tomato, and cheese casserole.
Provided by I ♥ allrecipes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and oil with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Stir sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and stir. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from baking dish, increase heat to 425, and bake until sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your casserole a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, and queso fresco.
- Don't overcook the sausage. Overcooked sausage will be tough and dry. Cook it until it is just browned on the outside and still slightly pink in the center.
- Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your casserole a brighter flavor. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a Mexican-style cheese and sausage casserole. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Conclusion:
Mexican-style cheese and sausage casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own liking. You can use different types of cheese, sausage, and vegetables and adjust the seasonings to your taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican-style cheese and sausage casserole a try.
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