Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole Recipe

Craving comfort food with a Mexican twist? This Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole, inspired by a family Santa Fe Chicken recipe, is a crowd-pleaser! Think cheesy, saucy layers of tortillas, seasoned turkey, black beans, corn, and creamy sour cream, all baked to perfection. It's like a warm hug in a casserole dish – the ultimate upgrade to Taco Tuesday! Prepare to be amazed by this easy-to-make, delicious dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 483.5 kcal
Protein 63g
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Ingredients for Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole

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How to Make Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  3. Layer 6 corn tortillas to cover the bottom of the pan.
  4. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground turkey over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Reduce heat to medium.
  6. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of salsa, 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup frozen corn, and 1 packet of taco seasoning.
  7. Stir continuously until heated through and well combined.
  8. Spread half of the turkey mixture evenly over the tortillas in the pan.
  9. Dollop 6 tablespoons of sour cream over the meat mixture. Spread evenly.
  10. Layer another 6 corn tortillas on top of the sour cream.
  11. Add the remaining turkey mixture.
  12. Dollop another 6 tablespoons of sour cream on top. Spread evenly.
  13. Cover with 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  14. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  15. Bake for 30 minutes.
  16. Uncover and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

67g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole?

Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole?

Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole has approximately 483.5 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole?

The key ingredients for Mexican Tortilla Layered Casserole are Corn Tortillas, Ground Turkey, Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, Black Beans, Salsa, Taco Seasoning. See the full list with measurements above.

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