Southern Living Mexican Casserole

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Delicious Southern Living Mexican Casserole for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

631

Sugar

Fat

41g

Southern Living Mexican Casserole is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This dish features layers of corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef, and canned vegetables and beans, all smothered in melted processed cheese. It is often served with a variety of toppings, such as fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices, to add flavor and texture. This casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or potluck parties when you need to feed a large crowd with minimal effort. While it may not be the healthiest food choice, it is sure to satisfy your cravings for a warm and comforting meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onions are caramelized. Drain well.
3.	In a large bowl, stir together cooked beef mixture, cream of chicken soup, tomatoes and green chilies, and ranch style beans.
4.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer tortillas and beef mixture, starting and ending with a layer of tortillas.
5.	Add cubed processed cheese on top of the beef mixture.
6.	Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7.	Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.	Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, sour cream, or avocado slices.

PROS

This casserole is hearty and filling, perfect for a family dinner or potluck party.

It is easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences with the addition of different toppings.

Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.

CONS

This casserole is high in calories and fat due to the ground beef and processed cheese.
It is not recommended for individuals on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

It also contains cream of chicken soup, which may not be suitable for individuals with lactose or gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this casserole is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
Ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Tomatoes and green chilies are rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C.
Ranch style beans are a good source of fiber and protein.
Adding fresh toppings such as cilantro and avocado can increase the nutritional value of this dish.

	4 lbs ground chuck
	2 large onions , diced
	3 cans cream of chicken soup ( undiluted )
	3 cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
	2 cans ranch style beans
	1 package corn tortillas
	1 lb processed cheese , cubed