Mexican Casseroles

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 casserole recipes. 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 suitable for kids, 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 taco lasagna is so easy to make because all you have to do is layer everything in a baking dish and pop it in the oven. Not to mention, it's 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, with a classic blend of beef, onion, tomatoes, tortillas, cheese, and enchilada sauce.

This is an easy freezer casserole that you can assemble and bake now, then reheat for dinner later.

5. Doritos Casserole

Nacho cheese Doritos add both flavor and crunch to this casserole. Layer them with ground beef, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese and pop it in the oven.

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 my southwest dressing to take it up a notch.

8. Doritos Chicken Casserole

This variation of my tasty Doritos casserole uses chicken instead of ground beef. It's one of my most popular casseroles with plenty of melted cheese.

9. Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

My slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole recipe is packed with seasoned beef, tortillas, cheese, flour tortillas, and chiles in homemade enchilada sauce. Top it with sliced black olives, pico de gallo, or sour cream for an easy Tex-Mex entree.

10. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Using rotisserie chicken makes this casserole extra easy. Feel free to use store-bought salsa verde or try out my recipe for authentic salsa verde.

11. 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!

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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!

15. 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 the classic tamale flavors.

16. King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This classic casserole is very popular, especially in the South. It is perfect for bringing along to potlucks or parties!

17. Mexican Chorizo and Potato Casserole

This hearty Mexican chorizo and potato casserole combines chorizo, beef, beans, hash browns, and zesty seasonings like cumin, garlic, and chili powder. It's all layered with creamy cheese for a comforting and flavorful dish.

💭 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 best facilitate your needs.

If you give any of my Mexican casseroles a try, take a picture and let me know in the comments! Photos can be emailed to me to add to your comments, too.

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