Mexican Party Casserole
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
- 🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Description:
This Mexican Party Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks and gatherings. It’s quick to assemble, making it ideal for feeding a large group in no time. Packed with flavorful ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit at any party or family dinner!
🍲 Recipe Category: Beans
🔎 Keywords: Mexican, Potluck, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
🍽️ Recipe Yield: 2 pans, serves 24
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 251
- Fat: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 713.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.3g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Protein: 6.8g
Ingredients:
- 48 tortilla chips
- 20 oz fresh cilantro
- 1 can of corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 jar of mild salsa
- 2 ripe avocados
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare 2 deep lasagne pans. |
| 2 | Spread a layer of tortilla chips on the bottom of each pan, using about 5 oz of chips per pan. |
| 3 | Spoon refried beans evenly over the chip layer, using 16 oz in each pan. |
| 4 | Use the back of a spoon to spread the refried beans evenly across the chips. |
| 5 | Pour 8 oz of salsa over each pan and spread it evenly. |
| 6 | Crumble 2.5 oz of chips over each pan. |
| 7 | Layer 7.5 oz of corn in each pan. |
| 8 | Chop the bell pepper and distribute it evenly between the two pans. |
| 9 | Chop the avocados and olives, then layer them evenly in the pans. |
| 10 | Sprinkle chopped cilantro over both pans. |
| 11 | Spoon the remaining refried beans over the pans, spreading them as best as possible. |
| 12 | Spread the remaining salsa thinly over the top of each pan. |
| 13 | Chop the cherry tomatoes and sprinkle them over the top of each pan. |
| 14 | Crumble the rest of the chips and sprinkle them over the top. |
| 15 | Bake for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally after the first 20 minutes. |
| 16 | Once the top layer of chips is lightly browned and a forkful from the bottom is hot, the casserole is ready. |
| 17 | Enjoy this delicious Mexican Party Casserole with friends and family! |
Notes:
- Don’t worry too much about exact ingredient quantities; this recipe is forgiving and adaptable.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings or adjust spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
This Mexican Party Casserole is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for any festive occasion. Serve it alongside some refreshing beverages and enjoy the fiesta!
