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Cinco De Mayo Casserole


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty, cheesy casserole blending Mexican flavors with comforting American textures, perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), drained
  • 1 cup salsa, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (7 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the drained diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and salsa; cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in the corn, half of the shredded cheddar, sour cream, salt, and pepper; combine well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and the Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cheese.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg