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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Meredith's Southwest Casserole?

Meredith's Southwest Casserole takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Meredith's Southwest Casserole?

Meredith's Southwest Casserole has approximately 739 calories per serving, with about 54 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 97 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Meredith's Southwest Casserole?

The key ingredients for Meredith's Southwest Casserole are Pork Sausage, Red Onion, Butter, Chipotle Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Fresh Spinach. See the full list with measurements above.

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