Layered Mexican Bake Recipe

This easy Mexican bake is ready in under an hour and bursts with flavor! A quick and delicious recipe from Kraft Foods, perfect for busy weeknights. Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, salsa, tortillas, cheese, and sour cream create a comforting and satisfying dish the whole family will love. Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 407.6 kcal
Protein 63g
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Ingredients for Layered Mexican Bake

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How to Make Layered Mexican Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper, chopped, to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of salsa and 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained. Mix well.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Spread 1 cup of the meat mixture into the bottom of an 8x9 inch baking dish.
  8. Layer 1 flour tortilla on top of the meat mixture.
  9. Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining meat sauce over the tortilla.
  10. Top with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  11. Repeat layers: 1 tortilla, 1 cup meat sauce, 1/4 cup cheese.
  12. Top with remaining tortilla and remaining meat sauce.
  13. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  14. Bake for 25 minutes.
  15. Remove foil, top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

25g

Carbs

15g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes The Americas American Mexican Game Day Recipes Baking

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Weeknight 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Mexican Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Layered Mexican Bake?

Layered Mexican Bake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Layered Mexican Bake?

Layered Mexican Bake has approximately 407.6 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Layered Mexican Bake?

The key ingredients for Layered Mexican Bake are Extra Lean Ground Beef, Onion, Green Pepper, Chili Powder, Salsa, Frozen Corn. See the full list with measurements above.

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