Ole! Mexican Noodle Bake

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 4
Ole! Mexican Noodle Bake for a Flavorful Dinner
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix ( or my Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix ( Copycat ) )
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies ( Ro-Tel )
1 can sliced black olives , reserving 12 slices
1 package extra-wide egg noodles
1 container sour cream
1 container small curd cottage cheese
1 can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon chives or 1 tablespoon snipped green onion top
1 package shredded Mexican blend cheese , divided
chives or snipped green onion top
sliced black olives ( reserved 12 slices )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
587
Sugar
5g
Fat
34g
Get ready for a fiesta with this Ole! Mexican Noodle Bake. With flavorful ingredients like taco seasoning, Ro-Tel, and black olives, this dish is sure to wow your taste buds. The noodles make it a comfort food favorite while the spices give it a Mexican twist. The sour cream and cottage cheese add creaminess and the shredded cheese topping will make your mouth water. Whether you're serving it for dinner or bringing it to a party, this dish will be a hit!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
3.In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
4.Add seasoning mix, diced tomatoes and green chilies, and sliced black olives and cook for 5 minutes.
5.In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, cottage cheese, diced green chilies, chives or green onion tops, and half the shredded cheese.
6.In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer noodles, then the meat mixture, then the cheese mixture, and repeat until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of cheese mixture on top.
7.Sprinkle the reserved black olive slices and remaining shredded cheese on top.
8.Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This Mexican Noodle Bake is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck with friends.

It’s easy to make in advance and reheats well for leftovers.

CONS

This dish is high in calories, fat, and sodium.
It’s best to enjoy in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the ground beef and calcium from the cottage cheese. The diced tomatoes and green chilies are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The black olives contain healthy monounsaturated fats.

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