Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce; 1 can chopped ripe olives; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. crushed corn chips; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. salad oil; 6 to 8 corn tortillas; 1 egg; 1 c. cottage cheese; 1/2 lb. Jack cheese, sliced; 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
1 can chopped ripe olives
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. crushed corn chips
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. salad oil
6 to 8 corn tortillas
1 egg
1 c. cottage cheese
1/2 lb. Jack cheese, sliced
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Brown meat and onion in a large fry pan.
2
Add tomatoes, enchilada sauce, olives, salt, garlic and pepper.
3
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
4
Saute tortillas in and drain on paper towels.
5
Then cut in half.
6
Beat cottage cheese with egg. Spread 1/3 of meat mix in a shallow 3-quart casserole.
7
Top with half of Jack cheese and 1/2 of cottage cheese mix, then tortilla halves.
8
Repeat layering ending
9
with meat last.
10
Top with Cheddar cheese and chips.
11
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.

1358

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1 medium onion, 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, 1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce, and more.

Yes, Mexican Casserole falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mexican Casserole

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