Are you craving a flavorful and tantalizing dish that will excite your taste buds? Look no further! We're presenting you with the ultimate guide to creating a quesadilla casserole that packs a punch. This tantalizing recipe combines the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with a kick of heat that will leave you craving more. With its layers of crispy tortillas, melted cheese, juicy chicken, and a spicy salsa, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this quesadilla casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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MEXICAN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE
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
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
QUESADILLA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Quesadilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown beef and onions in a large skillet on medium-high heat, drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn and green chiles mix well. Stir in all of the spices (except red pepper). Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste, if desired.
- Spread 1/2 cup of beef mixture on bottom of 13x9x2"-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, over lapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
- Bake in preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes or until heated through, let stand 5 minutes before serving.
THE GREATEST QUESADILLA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss together the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and pepper jack in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place a single tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a little less than a third of the cheese blend over the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add about a third of the diced tomato and a third of the chiles. Sprinkle a touch more cheese over the whole thing and gently top and press with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
GUACAMOLE WITH A KICK
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Fry the tortilla wedges in batches until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl and mash it as finely or coarsely as you like. Stir in the garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes, lime juice, chipotle and onion. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in the cilantro leaves just before serving.
CHICKEN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE
A good mexican casserole that is also decently healthy! To make it truly guilt free, grill/boil the chicken instead of sauteing, substitute light cheese (or use less), and use corn or whole wheat tortillas. The difference is truly subtle, and can have a major impact on calories!
Provided by David Harris
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cut chicken into small diced pieces, and saute in large skillet with Olive Oil and onions over medium-high heat until cooked throughout.
- Add Rotel, beans, tomato sauce, corn, and spices to chicken. Cook for 5 minutes until fully heated. Salt and Pepper to taste.
- In a 9"x13" greased casserole dish, put just enough of the mixture to cover the bottom of the dish. Layer tortillas, half of the remaining mixture, half of the cheese, tortillas, and the remainder of the mixture. Cover with the remainder of the cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, and then allow casserole to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- For a crispier casserole, use stale tortillas.
- If you don't have a serrated knife, use a regular knife and saw back and forth to cut the tortillas.
- To prevent the tortillas from sticking to the pan, brush them with oil before cooking.
- Use a large skillet to cook the tortillas so that they don't overlap.
- Cook the tortillas over medium heat so that they have time to brown and crisp.
- Don't overcrowd the pan with tortillas, or they will not cook evenly.
- Once the tortillas are cooked, drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Layer the tortillas, chicken, cheese, and salsa in a casserole dish, and then bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the casserole immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo.
Conclusion:
Quesadilla casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and tortillas. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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