My Favorite Mexican Casserole Recipe

Craving a quick, delicious Mexican casserole? This recipe uses leftover tortilla chips for a surprisingly crispy crust, making it the perfect way to use up those last few chips! Easily customizable, you can add jalapeños for extra heat. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish is a fantastic weeknight meal, ready in under an hour. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 499.1 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make My Favorite Mexican Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can of refried beans, 1 (10 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of chopped onion, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
  3. Spread half of the bean mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Top with 2 cups crushed tortilla chips.
  5. Spread the remaining bean mixture over the chips.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Optional: Garnish with sour cream, avocado, and/or chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

71g

Carbs

13g