Cinco de Mayo Casserole

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1
A cheesy Cinco de Mayo Casserole that's packed with flavor and easy to make
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon vegetable oil , or as needed
1 onion , diced
2 cloves garlic , chopped
1 cup salsa , drained
1 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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
620
Sugar
6g
Fat
46g
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates Mexican heritage and pride. It's a great time to enjoy some delicious Mexican-inspired cuisine, such as this cheesy Cinco de Mayo casserole. This casserole is packed with flavor and is very easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients and is perfect for feeding a crowd. It's a budget-friendly meal that's perfect for any night of the week. The best thing about this casserole is that it's so versatile. You can customize it to your liking by adding different vegetables, spices, or meats.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3.Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
4.Stir in the drained salsa, corn, sour cream, 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper.
5.Spoon into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6.Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.
7.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

PROS

This casserole is easy to make and is perfect for feeding a crowd.
It’s also very flavorful and cheesy.

It’s a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

It’s a budget-friendly meal.

CONS

This casserole is not particularly healthy.
It’s high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s not a good option for people who are trying to eat low-carb or gluten-free.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole contains protein and calcium from the beef and cheese. It also has vitamins and minerals from the vegetables in the salsa and corn.
However, it’s high in fat and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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