Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Bake 🧀🌶️

Delicious Tortilla Casserole Recipe 🌮

Overview:

This delightful Tortilla Casserole recipe is a cherished family favorite passed down from a loving daughter-in-law. It’s a hearty dish adored by both children and adults alike, boasting a medley of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Perfect for lunch or a satisfying snack, this Canadian-Mexican fusion dish is brimming with wholesome ingredients and a touch of spice, making it an ideal weeknight meal that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 43 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 3 minutes
• Servings: 6 servings
• Calories: 353.2 per serving
• Rating: 4.5 stars (based on 17 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup dark red kidney beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can green chilies
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 corn tortillas
• 6 tablespoons sour cream
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven preheats, spray a large nonstick frypan with vegetable spray and heat over high heat until hot.

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2. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the hot frypan and brown it for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it’s thoroughly cooked. Drain well and return the beef to the frypan.

3. Prepare Beef Mixture: To the cooked ground beef, add the dark red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and chili powder. Mix everything well and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes over reduced heat, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

4. Prepare Baking Dish: While the beef mixture simmers, spray a 12 x 8 inch (2-quart) baking dish with vegetable spray.

5. Layer Tortillas: Cut each tortilla in half and place 6 halves in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly to create a solid base.

6. Layer Beef Mixture: Spoon half of the beef mixture evenly over the layer of tortillas in the baking dish, ensuring it’s spread out evenly.

7. Add Sour Cream: Next, spoon the sour cream over the beef mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.

8. Repeat Layers: Top with the remaining six tortilla halves and the remaining beef mixture, creating another layer of tortillas and beef.

9. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.

10. Add Cheese: After 25 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

11. Final Touch: Cover the dish again and let it stand for 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and meld with the other ingredients. Once melted, sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the casserole for a burst of vibrant flavor.

12. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your delicious Tortilla Casserole hot, with optional sides such as salsa for an extra kick of flavor.

This delightful dish is sure to become a family favorite, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with loved ones. Enjoy the heartwarming flavors and comforting aroma of this Canadian-Mexican inspired Tortilla Casserole! 🥳🍽️