My Mexican casseroles are no-fuss recipes that can feed the whole family and are perfect if you like planning for leftovers. Outside of family dinners, these casseroles work for potlucks, Cinco de Mayo parties, or hosting friends. They're all fiesta-worthy, so you can't go wrong!
Take a look at all of my favorite Mexican recipes and Mexican desserts here. I have a collection of easy 5-ingredient casseroles for those extra busy weeknights, too!
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- 1. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole
- 2. Mexican Cornbread Casserole
- 3. Mexican Lasagna
- 4. Beef Enchilada Casserole
- 5. Doritos Casserole
- 6. Walking Taco Casserole
- 7. Turkey Southwestern Casserole
- 8. Doritos Chicken Casserole
- 9. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
- 10. Burrito Bake
- 11. Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- 12. Mexican Mac & Cheese
- 13. Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
- 14. Chicken Tamale Casserole
- 15. King Ranch Chicken Casserole
- 💠Tips For Making Mexican Casseroles
- 📖 Recipe Card
- Mexican Casseroles: Ground Beef Mexican Casserole (15+ Family-Friendly Recipes)
- 💬 Reviews
When I'm craving Mexican flavors but don't have the time or ingredients for traditional Mexican dishes, I go for one of these hearty casseroles. They're more Tex-Mex than authentically Mexican, but they have all the right flavors and can be dressed up with guacamole, sour cream, and other condiments.
Plus, it's pretty hard to mess up a casserole, especially when many of these recipes require 10 ingredients or less. You control the spice level, so they are all kid-friendly too!
1. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole
This easy casserole features all of your favorite taco ingredients but in a delicious casserole! With just the right amount of homemade taco seasoning for tons of flavor, you won't have any leftovers!
Plus, you can customize it however you like!
2. Mexican Cornbread Casserole
Everyone loves cornbread, and this recipe turns it into a casserole! Your cornbread batter is layered with chiles, tomatoes, and ground beef for an all-in-one dinner.
Top it with some cheese, and then bake it to perfection!
3. Mexican Lasagna
This casserole is so easy to make because all you have to do is layer everything in your baking dish! Not to mention, it will be ready to eat in only an hour!
4. Beef Enchilada Casserole
If you love beef enchiladas but don't want to have to deal with rolling them up, then this recipe is for you! It is both easy and versatile, so go ahead and add your favorite enchilada ingredients!
5. Doritos Casserole
Nacho cheese Doritos add both flavor and crunch to this casserole. Layer them with some ground beef and you are good to go!
6. Walking Taco Casserole
If you're a fan of walking tacos (who isn't?) then add this recipe to the top of your list! It's everything you love about the traditional single-serving dish but in a family-sized casserole!
7. Turkey Southwestern Casserole
If you're tired of using your leftover turkey for turkey sandwiches, go ahead and mix it up with this Southwestern casserole! Add a drizzle of southwest dressing to take it up a notch!
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8. Doritos Chicken Casserole
This variation of my tasty Doritos casserole uses chicken instead of ground beef. It's one of my most popular recipes that is always a huge hit!
9. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Using rotisserie chicken makes this casserole extra easy. Feel free to use storebought salsa verde or try out my recipe!
10. Burrito Bake
Savory burritos that are packed with beans are the star of this fun casserole! You may even like it better than typical burritos!
11. Chicken Enchilada Casserole
With only 4 ingredients, could this enchilada casserole be any easier? All you need is chicken, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese!
12. Mexican Mac & Cheese
If you're on the hunt for some new mac and cheese recipes, go ahead and give this one a try! It is just as cheesy and delicious as regular macaroni and cheese but with sausage, salsa, and jalapenos!
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13. Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
Delicious cornbread is combined with ground turkey, chiles, pepper Jack cheese, and cilantro for some serious Tex-Mex flavors. It also includes cream of mushroom soup to make it wonderfully rich and creamy!
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14. Chicken Tamale Casserole
Making tamales from scratch can be hard work, so this casserole simplifies it! It uses boxed cornbread as a base, but is packed with all of the classic tamale flavors!
15. King Ranch Chicken Casserole
This classic casserole is very popular, especially in the south. It is perfect for bringing along to potlucks or parties!
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💠Tips For Making Mexican Casseroles
I make a Mexican casserole of some sort at least once a month, but I do like to rotate the recipes for variety. Here are a few of the ways I decide which casserole I'm making for dinner.
- Spice level: If you have a spice-loving family, look for recipes you can easily adapt with your favorite hot sauce or fresh chiles. Jalapeno-based recipes might not be the best choice if you have young children who are sensitive to spice.
- Read the recipe: My Mexican casseroles, and most casseroles in general, are beginner-friendly. However, it's always a good idea to read the steps ahead of time to make sure there's nothing outside of your skill set.
- Check the ingredients: Check that you have or can purchase the ingredients required for the recipe ahead of time. This sounds silly, but nothing is worse than realizing you don't have a key ingredient mid-recipe.
- Make-in advance or freeze: Many of my casseroles can be assembled in advance, assembled and frozen before baking, or baked and then frozen for reheating later! If you want to plan on leftovers or meal prep for later, check to see which recipe will facilitate your needs best.
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Mexican Casseroles: Ground Beef Mexican Casserole (15+ Family-Friendly Recipes)
Ingredients
- 3 cups tortilla chips (about half a 13 oz bag - broken up into pieces)
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 10 oz RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies (1 10 oz can, drained)
- 4 oz diced green chiles (1 4 oz can, drained)
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (store bought or use my recipe)
- 15 oz creamed corn 1 14 oz or 15 oz can)
- 15 oz black beans (1 15 oz can, drained)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 or 2-quart casserole dish.
- Crush the tortilla chips and layer the bottom of the casserole dish. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium high heat.
- When the beef is browned add the RoTel tomatoes, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Reduce heat and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture over the tortilla chips.
- Next layer the creamed corn, then the black beans, and then the cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly and serve.
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Originally published October 19, 2023
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