Cinco De Mayo Casserole Recipe

Name: Cinco De Mayo Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL(R)), drained; 1 cup salsa, drained; 1 (7 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained; 1 cup sour cream; 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL(R)), drained
1 cup salsa, drained
1 (7 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 cup sour cream
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer ground beef to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over ground beef.
4
Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, salsa, corn, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into ground beef mixture; top with remaining 2 cups Cheddar cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed, 1 onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cinco De Mayo Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cinco De Mayo Casserole

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