TEX-MEX SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH ROTEL®

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Tex-Mex Squash Casserole with Rotel® image

Add a little zing with Rotel® to those boring mushroom soup squash casseroles with this inexpensive, low-carb treat.

Provided by jdo223

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet, mixing in taco seasoning as directed on the package, until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Set beef aside on a plate.
  • Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in squash, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add beef and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof casserole dish. Top with Mexican cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 781.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Siphelele Buthelezi
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


Rowena Caminade
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This casserole is a must-try for any squash lover.


Shido Maxamed
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I love this casserole! It's one of my favorite comfort foods.


Nyasha Hweju
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Lance Indiana 64
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I made this casserole for my friends and they all raved about it. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Tyler Unami
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This casserole is a great way to warm up on a cold winter night.


Crishan Mahathanthri
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Siyabulela Amanda
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to transport and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lowyn Ackerman
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it was a make-ahead dish, so I could relax and enjoy the party.


junad_ bagdadi
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and the cheesy sauce.


Mohammed Bayouq
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this casserole without the ground beef. It turned out great! The casserole was still very flavorful and filling.


Kashif Faheemgul
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cooked it on low for 6 hours. The casserole was perfect for a cold winter night.


Abaid Don
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I had some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and I used it to make this casserole. It turned out great! The casserole was moist and flavorful, and the turkey added a nice savory flavor.


Ghulam Husain
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I made this casserole for my picky eater and he loved it! He even asked for seconds. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Raiyan Islam
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's a great way to get your vegetables in. I especially like that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup involved.


Madison Fowler
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors were well-balanced and the casserole was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Way Spe
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some leftover butternut squash from Thanksgiving and I used it to make this casserole. It turned out great! The casserole was creamy and cheesy, and the squash added a nice sweetness.


colin willcocks
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it was a healthy dish that was also very flavorful.


john_canty iron_ghost_27
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This Tex-Mex squash casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The squash was soft and tender, the corn was sweet, and the Rotel added a nice kick. I will definitely be m