Meredith's Southwest Casserole Recipe

A Southwestern twist on classic enchilada casserole! This recipe features savory pork sausage, smoky chipotle peppers, sweet poblano peppers, creamy avocados, and melty cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection. Easily adjust the spice level by controlling the amount of chipotle peppers – use fresh if available, or canned (rinsed). Get ready for a flavor explosion that will transport your taste buds straight to the Southwest!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 739 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Meredith's Southwest Casserole

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How to Make Meredith's Southwest Casserole

  1. Brown 1 lb pork sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease and set aside.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 poblano peppers (seeded and chopped), 5 oz fresh spinach (chopped), 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1 tsp garlic salt.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook until peppers and spinach are wilted, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cooked sausage and remove from heat.
  6. Lightly grease two 8x8 inch casserole dishes. Dampen 8-10 corn tortillas with water and line the bottom of each dish.
  7. Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dishes.
  8. Top with 1 ripe avocado, sliced, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Repeat layers (tortillas, mixture, avocado, cheese) until dishes are full.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

127g

Carbs

5g

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