11 Mexican Casserole Recipes for Easy Tex-Mex Flavor
We've captured your favorite fiesta-worthy flavors in our cheesy, spice-packed easy Mexican casserole recipes. Perfect for potlucks or weeknight meals, these Tex-Mex meals will become family favorites. In addition to dinner entrée Mexican chicken casseroles and Mexican ground beef casseroles, we've even included a few Mexican breakfast casserole recipes for those breakfast-for-dinner nights and weekend brunches.
Beef Taco Pie
Take lean beef to new flavor heights in this Mexican ground beef casserole. (No casserole dish? No sweat; this option comes together in a single skillet.) Tomatoes, onion, peppers, chili powder, and our secret ingredient—a pinch of cinnamon—make mealtime magic once layered with flour tortillas and shredded cheddar. Is it dinnertime yet?
Mexican Mac and Cheese
South-of-the-border additions spice up classic mac and cheese in this irresistible five-ingredient casserole. Everyone will adore the combination of green tomatillo salsa, pork sausage, and melty Monterey Jack cheese. Top this easy Mexican casserole recipe with tomato slices, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro before serving for extra color and fresh flavor.
Pulled Pork Enchiladas
Tender, seasoned pork is the key to saucy enchiladas. Let the meat slow-cook all day while you're out, then assemble and bake the enchiladas when you get home. Green chile peppers and cheese are layered into this Mexican casserole with tortillas before baking. When the baking time is up, top with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Baked Tilapia Veracruz
Affordable and protein-rich tilapia shines alongside cherry tomatoes, golden raisins, and capers. While it looks and tastes gourmet, this is one of the best Mexican casserole recipes when you're short on time. The entire entrée comes together in just 40 minutes (and yes, that includes time in the oven!) for a speedy seafood dinner.
Chicken Taco Casserole
We've transformed classic tacos into a warm and hearty Mexican taco casserole that can be ready in an hour. Tender sautéed chicken melds deliciously with Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, and veggies for a dish that's overflowing with flavor. A layer of tortilla chips adds a welcome crunch.
Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole
You won't have any late risers when this Mexican chicken casserole is on the menu. Get a head start the night before by cooking the spicy chicken filling, shredding the meat, and lining your baking dish with corn tortillas. In the morning, you can crack a few eggs on top, pop them in the oven, and have a hearty breakfast ready in no time.
Chicken Sopa Seca
"Sopa seca" means "dry soup" in Spanish. It refers to the flash-fried pasta that adds a satisfying crunch to this traditional and colorful Mexican chicken casserole recipe. Our version features chipotle peppers in adobo, oregano, and creamy queso Oaxaca.
Mexican Rigatoni and Cheese
We've given mac and cheese a protein-rich (26 grams per serving!) and zippy makeover. Mexican meets Italian in the crowd-pleasing pasta feast complete with chorizo, poblano pepper, black beans, and asadero cheese. Best of all, you can dish up this easy Mexican casserole recipe within an hour.
Enchilada Verde Casserole
This Mexican tortilla casserole recipe has everything we love about enchiladas layered together like a classic lasagna instead of rolled into individual enchiladas. You'll be amazed how much filling this dish packs in—shredded turkey, corn tortillas, black beans, corn, and green enchilada sauce all play a role. Oh, and we didn't forget the cheese; we packed in 2 cups of Monterey Jack (plus cream cheese!).
Stacked Sweet Corn, Bean, and Beef Casserole
For a summery Mexican casserole recipe, try a three-layer stack with fresh corn, tender beef, chorizo, sautéed onions, peppers, and melty cheese. When this Mexican beef casserole recipe is ready to serve, add sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro, then slice it quesadilla-style.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Healthy enchiladas? Yes, it's true! Light sour cream and steamed spinach help this creamy, cheesy chicken enchilada bake become our best Mexican casserole recipe under 300 calories per serving. With all that creamy sauce and cheese, it tastes downright indulgent.