Zesty Frito Casserole
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this Zesty Frito Casserole! Packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this easy-to-make dish layers crispy Frito corn chips with seasoned ground beef, black beans, tangy diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a creamy blend of melted cheeses. A touch of taco seasoning and garlic adds a kick of spice, while crisp corn and optional fresh cilantro brighten every bite. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a fun party dish, this casserole bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes, delivering ooey-gooey, cheesy goodness with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for taco night or game-day gatherings, this Frito casserole is sure to steal the spotlight at the dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 ounces, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 ounces, softened cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 4 cups Frito corn chips
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and frozen corn. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld.
Mix in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated, creating a creamy mixture.
Spread 2 cups of Frito corn chips evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Pour the beef mixture over the layer of chips, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend over the beef mixture.
Top with the remaining 2 cups of Frito corn chips, spreading them out evenly, and finish with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the zesty, cheesy crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 512 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.
