Mexican White Trash Casserole
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A hearty, crowd-pleasing dish layered with bold flavors, creamy textures, and a crunchy tortilla chip base. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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🌽 Cheesy Taco Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 1 lb | |
| Yellow onion | 1 small, diced | |
| Taco seasoning | 1 oz packet | |
| Diced tomatoes with green chiles | 1 can (10 oz), undrained | |
| Black beans | 1 can (15 oz), drained & rinsed | |
| Corn kernels | 1 can (15 oz), drained | |
| Condensed cream of mushroom soup | 1 can (10.5 oz) | Swap with cream of chicken if preferred |
| Sour cream | ½ cup | |
| Mexican blend cheese | 2 cups, shredded | Divided |
| Nacho cheese tortilla chips | 10 oz bag | Lightly crushed |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Oven
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- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Beef
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- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it browns (6–8 minutes).
- Drain excess grease.
3. Build the Filling
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with juices, black beans, corn, condensed soup, and sour cream.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until well combined.
- Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
4. Assemble the Casserole
- Spread crushed tortilla chips evenly across the baking dish.
- Spoon beef mixture over chips.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
5. Bake & Rest
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbling and cheese is melted.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving to set.
✨ Notes & Tips
- Add a diced jalapeño or pinch of crushed red pepper with the onion for extra heat.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat covered at 350°F until warmed through.
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