First to Go Mexican Potluck Pleaser
Get ready to wow your crowd with the "First to Go Mexican Potluck Pleaser," a layered Tex-Mex casserole that's guaranteed to be the star of any gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines seasoned ground beef, hearty refried beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a perfectly melted Mexican cheese blend all stacked between soft flour tortillas. Topped off with tangy sour cream, sliced black olives, and fresh green onions, it’s a fiesta of flavors in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal clean-up, this oven-baked casserole is a surefire hit at parties, family dinners, or weeknight meals. Perfectly customizable with your favorite toppings, it's the ultimate potluck recipe for feeding a crowd while keeping them coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 16 oz refried beans
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 8 medium all-purpose flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small can sliced black olives
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning, along with 1/4 cup of water, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until well combined.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid) and frozen corn to the skillet. Mix well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread an even layer of refried beans on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place two flour tortillas on top of the beans, overlapping slightly if needed to cover the surface.
Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
Repeat the layering process: another layer of tortillas, the remaining ground beef mixture, and another 1/2 cup of cheese.
For the final layer, spread 1 cup of sour cream evenly over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sour cream.
Top with sliced black olives, green onions, and fresh cilantro if desired.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 823 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.
