Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole
Loaded with bold flavors and gooey cheese, this Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole is the perfect family-friendly dinner that’s ready in under an hour! Layers of spiced ground beef, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crushed tortilla chips are nestled between rich sour cream and a generous helping of melted Mexican cheese blend for a dish that’s equal parts comforting and flavorful. This casserole is simple to assemble yet packed with Tex-Mex ingredients like taco seasoning and roasted tomatoes, making it a crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness, it’s a one-pan wonder that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Perfect for anyone searching for "easy Mexican recipes" or "cheesy casserole ideas," this dish checks all the boxes for comfort food with a zesty twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 3 cups tortilla chips, roughly crushed
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and frozen corn. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to warm through.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese blend.
Spread 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Layer half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, followed by half of the sour cream and cheese mixture.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the remaining shredded cheese over the layer.
Repeat the layers with another 1/3 of the tortilla chips, the remaining beef mixture, and the remaining sour cream mixture.
Top with the final layer of crushed tortilla chips and the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden and melted.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 403.7 g | 518% | |
| Saturated Fat | 197.6 g | 988% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1185 mg | 395% | |
| Sodium | 9625 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.3 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 309.9 g | 620% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 5868 mg | 451% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 4052 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
