Cheesy Mexican Casseroles You Need In Your Life
These Mexican-Inspired Casseroles are Made to Please
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King Ranch Chicken
Recipe: King Ranch Chicken
This Tex-Mex favorite is a real crowd pleaser. We skipped the canned cream of chicken soup in favor of a homemade base.
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Chicken Enchiladas
Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas
These crispy chicken enchiladas are a real dinnertime crowd pleaser. Top with Tomatillo Salsa.
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Corn tortillas act as the structure for this tasty casserole. Two cans of cream of chicken soup and an 8-ounce container of sour cream make Chicken Enchilada Casserole one creamy dish.
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Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas
Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas
If you're not a fan of collards, you can substitute in other hearty greens like kale.
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Breakfast Enchiladas
Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas
This cheesy breakfast casserole is also a favorite for dinner. Serve with chips, guacamole, and salsa for a festive breakfast-for-dinner menu.
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Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole
Recipe: Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole
Creamy grits are the star of this easy slow-cooker recipe. Top with tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos, cilantro, and—if you're feeling adventurous—a fried egg.
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Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
Recipe: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
Video: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
Taco Tuesday just got a cheesy makeover.
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Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
Recipe: Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
It starts in the skillet, it ends in the skillet, and it’s ready in 40 minutes. This Tex-Mex casserole gets a Southern flair from buttermilk cornbread mix.
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Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
Recipe: Deb Wise’s Tamale Pie Mix-up
Video: Deb Wise’s Tamale Pie Mix-up
Kids having company? This one-dish recipe is made for a crowd, and even the pickiest eaters will love it.
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Squash and Green Chile Casserole
Recipe: Squash and Green Chile Casserole
We know what you’re thinking—a squash casserole isn’t Mexican! This twist has green chiles and tomatillos that turn the heat up take this casserole to the Tex-Mex level.
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Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas
Recipe: Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas
This recipe is a breeze if you opt to use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
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King Ranch Chicken
Recipe: King Ranch Chicken
We gave this classic Tex-Mex recipe a slow cooker makeover that you're going to love.
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole
This version of King Ranch Chicken Casserole feeds a crowd. Split the full version into two smaller casserole dishes. Store one in the freezer for a quick and easy meal to pull out on a busy weeknight.
Step-by-Step Video: King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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Mexican Lasagna
Recipe: Mexican Lasagna
This reader-favorite can be topped with tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, scallions, or any other Tex-Mex topping.
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Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole
Recipe: Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole
Instead of enchiladas wrapped in tortillas (that leave room for tortilla-only bites on the end), this casserole has cut tortillas pieces mixed in, so you get enchilada goodness in every bite.
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Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
This one-pan meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes is your busy weeknight blessing.
Recipe: Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
Video: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
Our King Ranch Chicken Casserole is the gift that keeps on giving. Your kids will be obsessed with this mac and cheese version of the classic casserole.
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Chicken Enchiladas
Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas
Video: Chicken Enchiladas
These chicken enchiladas are an easy recipe that the kids could help with.
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Mexican Mac and Cheese
Recipe: Mexican Mac and Cheese
Video: Mexican Mac and Cheese
If you have a skillet and 20 minutes, you should make this chorizo-filled Mexican Mac and Cheese.
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Chicken-and-Black Bean Enchiladas
Recipe: Chicken-and-Black Bean Enchiladas
These chicken-and-black bean enchiladas have an easy ingredient list and are on the table in 45 minutes.
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King Ranch Breakfast Strata
Recipe: King Ranch Breakfast Strata
Video: King Ranch Breakfast Strata
Turn your weekend brunch into a fiesta with this King Ranch Chicken Casserole-inspired breakfast casserole. We recommend assembling it the night before for the best results.
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Smothered Enchiladas
Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas
Video: Smothered Enchiladas
Why eat enchiladas unless they're smothered in homemade sauce?
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Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
Recipe: Chris’ Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
Fresh corn, poblano peppers, chorizo, and pepper jack cheese give this mac and cheese Mexican heat and flavor.
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BBQ Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Recipe: BBQ Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This recipe from Edley’s Bar-B-Que in Nashville, Tennesse, proves that barbecue can go Tex-Mex.
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Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Recipe: Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Craving that King Ranch Chicken flavor but trying to stay on the healthier side? We’re here to help.
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Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole
Recipe: Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole
We love our Mexican mac and cheese recipes, but ravioli is another level of delicious.