Best 9 Natashas Mexican Casserole Recipes

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In search of a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines Mexican and American cuisine? Look no further than Natasha's Mexican Casserole, a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its layers of tender chicken, tangy salsa, creamy cheese, and a crispy tortilla chip topping, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting a potluck, feeding a hungry family, or simply seeking a comforting meal, Natasha's Mexican Casserole is sure to become a new favorite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Born out of a need to rid the fridge of extras, this Mexican casserole recipe is flexible. Add more corn to make it sweeter, if you like. You can also spice it up as hot or mild as you want. -David Mills, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

MEXICAN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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This is so easy and yummy!

Provided by Melissa mieske

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, corn, and chopped green chiles into the ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over beef. Finish with layers of remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese, respectively.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1423.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 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

NATASHA'S MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Natasha's Mexican Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Natasha513

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 -2 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (13 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (13 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 packages taco seasoning mix (low-salt if desired)
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
pepper or dill, as desired

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for about 10 or 15 minutes over medium heat until wilted.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Sauté ground beef until browned.
  • Return onions and garlic to pan and add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and taco/other seasonings, mixing well; lower heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta for about 6 minutes so still slightly firm (do not overcook).
  • Drain pasta and put into large bowl, keeping warm.
  • Pour ground beef mixture over pasta in bowl.
  • Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and mix will.
  • Pour everything into a 9”X13” glass baking pan.
  • Top mixture with remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350º for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly on sides.
  • When serving, add a scoop of sour cream on side of plate if desired.
  • Serve with a crisp salad, ranch-flavored Doritos, and sangria.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Chicken breast simmered with a spicy black bean and corn mixture, then topped with cheese and tortilla chip crumbs and baked. Easy and quick to fix weekday casserole with a Mexican flair. Nutritious and kid friendly.

Provided by SUEZQZ_64

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
¼ cup salsa
water as needed
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
1 ½ cups crushed plain tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute chicken in oil until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add taco seasoning, beans, corn, salsa and a little water to prevent drying out. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1286.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from a dear friend of mine from years ago. It is quick and easy and a favorite in our house.

Provided by sadie1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion (chopped)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) can green chili peppers
1 lb Velveeta cheese (cubed)
corn tortilla

Steps:

  • Saute ground beef and onion.Add both soups,milk,sauce,peppers and cheese. In a large , flat greased pan, put layers of the soft corn tortillas (torn in pieces) then put a layer of the mixture. Repeat this until all is used.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.5, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 174.6, Sodium 2148.1, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 45.3

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Mexican Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robin Blackwell

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs hamburger meat
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 count) package flour tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle taco sauce

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger meat with onion and taco seasoning.
  • Mix mushroom soup and enchilada sauce together in a bowl.
  • Cut tortillas into triangles.
  • In a 9x12 pan put a layer of tortillas.
  • Then a layer of Hamburger mixture.
  • Then a layer of Soup mixture.
  • Then a layer of chiles.
  • Then a layer of cheese.
  • Then repeat again.
  • The last layer should be tortillas.
  • Then spread taco sauce on.
  • Then top with cheese.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven uncovered until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.8, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 121.6, Sodium 1940.8, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 39

EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole is easy to make and very tasty. I often substitute with ground turkey and low-fat dairy products, and it's still delicious! Serve this casserole with chips, salsa, and green salad.

Provided by ANDREALF63

Categories     Ground Beef Casserole

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups sour cream
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped fresh tomato
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in beans; cook until heated through.
  • Spread crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish, then spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Mexican Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sugar Ivie

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 1-2 casserole dishes, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb hamburger meat
2 (1/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (19 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce (mild or hot use your own judgment on how hot you like it) or 2 (19 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce (mild or hot use your own judgment on how hot you like it)
2 -3 onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, diced ones, 1-2 cans (or chopped)
2 -6 jalapeno peppers, chopped (there again use your own judgment or use your choice of your favorite pepper)
1 (8 ounce) bag cheese
1 (20 ounce) bag flour tortillas (depending on how much you want to make)

Steps:

  • Note: Brown ground hamburger meat in a big pot with your onions and jalapeno peppers and mushrooms. Drain off grease.
  • Take your flour tortillas and tear into 1/4 and place into a long casserole baking dish and then you put your mixture over the flour tortillas and then put your cheese over that, then just keep on layering it till its all gone.
  • Then place into the oven to melt the cheese and get hot, I put mine into a 350°F oven and just check on it to see if its the way you like it to be.
  • This is a good recipe to fix.
  • Thanks Sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1178.9, Fat 56.7, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 113.7, Sodium 3230.4, Carbohydrate 113.9, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 52.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, gather and measure all ingredients and chop any vegetables or herbs needed. This will help the cooking process go smoothly and quickly.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your Mexican casserole the best flavor. If possible, use fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro.
  • Choose Your Meat Wisely: The type of meat you use will significantly impact the flavor of your casserole. Ground beef is a classic choice, but you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or even chorizo for a spicy kick.
  • Don't Overcook the Meat: Overcooked meat will be tough and dry. Cook the meat until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the heat.
  • Layer the Casserole Properly: The order in which you layer the ingredients will affect the texture and flavor of the casserole. Start with a layer of tortillas, then add the meat, beans, corn, and salsa. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of the casserole dish.
  • Top with Cheese: A generous layer of cheese is essential for a delicious Mexican casserole. Use a Mexican blend of cheese or your favorite melting cheese.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let It Rest: Before serving, let the casserole rest for a few minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

Mexican casserole is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With endless variations of ingredients and toppings, you can create a casserole that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for a special event, Mexican casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are craving Mexican food, give this simple and delicious recipe a try!

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