Best 5 Quesadilla Casserole With A Kick Recipes

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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



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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

QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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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

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
16 ounces tomato sauce
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
8 3/4 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained
4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies, undrained
6 tortillas (9-inch)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
6 tablespoons salted butter
Six 8-inch flour tortillas
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
9 fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

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



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for frying
6 to 8 corn tortillas, each cut into 6 to 8 wedges
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 avocados, halved and pitted
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

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



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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

1 -2 lb chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups cheddar cheese, Shredded
3 -5 flour tortillas, Burrito-sized

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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