Best Moms Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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With just 4 basic ingredients you can have a healthy and easy chicken enchilada casserole ready to go in the oven -- with only 10 minutes of prep time!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups (about 12 ounces) diced or shredded cooked chicken ((such as the meat from a rotisserie chicken))
1 ¾ cups enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
Optional garnish: sour cream, sliced green onion or red onion, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced olives, diced avocado or guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Spread ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce in a thin layer in the bottom of the dish.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, ¾ cup of the enchilada sauce, and about half of the cheese (½ cup).
  • Place 4 of the tortillas in the bottom of the prepared dish, tearing or overlapping them as necessary to cover the bottom.
  • Top with half of the chicken mixture and drizzle with ¼ cup of enchilada sauce. Repeat layers one more time.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes (until cheese melted and casserole is hot and bubbly).
  • Garnish with optional toppings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 1158 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 /4 of the casserole, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Beef Enchilada Casserole is layers of seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese. It makes a great family friendly Mexican dinner. It is like having authentic beef enchiladas without all the work!

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef (prefer 85/15 for flavor and less grease)
1 medium yellow or white onion (diced )
3 garlic cloves (chopped )
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
3 tbsp water
1/3 cup fresh cilantro **OPTIONAL (chopped )
2 10 oz cans red enchilada sauce (If you make your own sauce you will need about 2 1/4 cups.)
15 corn tortillas
8 oz block of cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • In a large skillet brown and crumble the ground beef, drain any excess grease.
  • Add the onions, garlic and salt saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are slightly softened. Stir in the 3 tbsp water, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin.
  • If using the cilantro, stir it in now. Remove the pan from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)

5 INGREDIENT GROUND BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Our 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is ready in no time with ingredients found in your own pantry. We love getting dinner on the table quick and this enchilada casserole recipe is perfect for a busy night.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean ground beef
15 ounces enchilada sauce (1 can)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
½ cup tomatoes (chopped, optional topping)
½ avocado (chopped, optional topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x11" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Cook until meat is no longer pink and fully cooked (about 6-9 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, toss together cooked ground beef, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the cheese.
  • Place 4 of the tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ripping them if necessary to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Top the tortillas with half of the beef mixture, half of the beans and drizzle with 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce.
  • Repeat all layers one more time.
  • Top with remaining shredded cheese and cover pan with foil. Bake for 30 minutes or until casserole is cooked through.
  • If desired, top with tomatoes and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 812 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews-even from my father, who usually doesn't like Mexican food. Plus, it smells delicious while baking. -Nancy VanderVeer, Knoxville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and salsa; set aside. , Place 2 tortillas, overlapping as necessary, in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with a third of the meat mixture. Top with 1 cup corn; sprinkle with 1-1/3 cups cheese. Repeat layers once, then top with remaining tortillas, meat and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly., Freeze Option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MOM'S ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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An house wife's twist on a Mexican dish. My Mom used to make this for us all the time. It's quick and simple, a lot easier than rolling each individual enchilada. This recipe uses ground beef, beans, and green sauce, but the idea of this dish can be applied to any meat/cheese/sauce combination.

Provided by mysongslove

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 1 9x9 casserole dish, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, browned and seasoned
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (15 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
10 -15 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Warm refried beans. Combine with ground beef.
  • Cover bottom of casserole dish with one layer of corn tortillas.
  • Spread green sauce over tortilla layer until completely covered.
  • Spread a third of the beef/bean mixture on top of sauce/tortilla layer.
  • Top layered combo with shredded jack cheese.
  • Repeat layering combo (steps 3-6) two more times.
  • Cover casserole with one layer of corn tortillas.
  • Top with remaining green sauce and cheese.
  • Cook until casserole is warmed and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 867, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 175, Sodium 1055.5, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 56.6

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Our Cheesy Enchilada Casserole takes all our favorite things about Mexican food and combines them into one pan! Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion (diced)
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ((15 ounce can))
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning ((or 1 taco seasoning packet))
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 8-inch flour tortillas ((corn tortillas will work as well))
1 can corn, drained ((15 ounce can))
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato (diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
  • Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese.
  • Layer a couple of tortillas on top of meat. Continue with next layer using 1/3 of the meat mixture and and then 1/3 of the cheese. Top layers with tortillas.
  • Continue the next layer with remaining meat mixture and the rest of the cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until hot & bubbly.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1206 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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