Oh this is one of those easy, cheesy comfort dishes you’ll want to save for sure! 😍🌮
Here’s a simple, delicious version of Mexican Tortilla Casserole:
Mexican Tortilla Casserole
Ingredients
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or ground beef)
- 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- 1½–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare filling
- Mix chicken (or beef), beans, corn, salsa, and spices in a bowl.
- Layer the casserole
- Grease a baking dish.
- Add a layer of tortillas.
- Spread some filling.
- Sprinkle cheese.
- Repeat layers (like lasagna).
- Top it off
- Finish with tortillas, sauce, and lots of cheese on top.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest & serve
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro 🌿
- Avocado or guacamole 🥑
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños for heat 🌶️
💡 Tip: You can swap chicken for leftover veggies or beans to make it vegetarian—and it still tastes amazing!
If you want, I can give you a super quick 5-ingredient version for busy nights that takes almost no prep.
