Quesadilla Casserole
Layered with bold Tex-Mex flavors and melty goodness, this Quesadilla Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Featuring hearty ground beef seasoned with taco spices, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is irresistibly satisfying. Soft layers of flour tortillas and a gooey Mexican cheese blend tie everything together in a bubbly, golden-brown casserole that's easy to assemble and bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes. Garnished with cool sour cream and fresh green onions, this casserole delivers all the flavors of a classic quesadilla in a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead format. Perfect as a family meal or party dish, it's a surefire hit that combines comfort and convenience in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, drained
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes to combine flavors.
Place two tortillas at the bottom of the greased baking dish, overlapping as needed to cover the base.
Spread one-third of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process (tortillas, beef mixture, cheese) two more times, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Optional: Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.2 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.7 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 6147 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.0 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.3 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 179.2 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2359 mg | 181% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 3195 mg | 68% | |
*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.
