Food and Recipes Dish Casserole Cheesy Mexican Casseroles You Need In Your Life By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Iain Bagwell From cheesy enchiladas to classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole, our collection of Mexican Casseroles will have your family waiting at the dinner table with tongues wagging. These no-fuss recipes make great options for entertaining. Whip up your favorite guacamole and salsa recipes and a big pitcher of margaritas on the rocks for a fun and festive menu that your guests won't soon forget. 01 of 25 These Mexican-Inspired Casseroles are Made to Please 02 of 25 King Ranch Chicken Iain Bagwell 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. 03 of 25 Chicken Enchiladas Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas These crispy chicken enchiladas are a real dinnertime crowd pleaser. Top with Tomatillo Salsa. 04 of 25 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez 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. 05 of 25 Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas If you're not a fan of collards, you can substitute in other hearty greens like kale. 06 of 25 Breakfast Enchiladas Hector M Sanchez 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. 07 of 25 Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese Southern Living Recipe: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese Taco Tuesday just got a cheesy makeover. 08 of 25 Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake Hector Sanchez 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. 09 of 25 Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up Hector Sanchez Recipe: 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. 10 of 25 Squash and Green Chile Casserole Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall 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. 11 of 25 Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas Southern Living Recipe: Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas This recipe is a breeze if you opt to use store-bought rotisserie chicken. Video: Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas 12 of 25 King Ranch Chicken Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: King Ranch Chicken We gave this classic Tex-Mex recipe a slow cooker makeover that you're going to love. 13 of 25 King Ranch Chicken Casserole William Dickey 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. 14 of 25 Mexican Lasagna Southern Living Recipe: Mexican Lasagna This reader-favorite can be topped with tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, scallions, or any other Tex-Mex topping. 15 of 25 Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole William Dickey 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. 16 of 25 Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole Caitlin Bensel This one-pan meal that's ready in just 35 minutes is your busy weeknight blessing. Recipe: Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole Video: Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole 17 of 25 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Becky Luigart-Stayner 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. 18 of 25 Chicken Enchiladas Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas Video: Chicken Enchiladas These chicken enchiladas are an easy recipe that the kids could help with. 19 of 25 Mexican Mac and Cheese Southern Living 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. 20 of 25 Chicken-and-Black Bean Enchiladas Van Chaplin 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. 21 of 25 King Ranch Breakfast Strata Greg Dupree Recipe: 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. 22 of 25 Smothered Enchiladas Southern Living Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas Video: Smothered Enchiladas Why eat enchiladas unless they're smothered in homemade sauce? 23 of 25 Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese Iain Bagwell 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. 24 of 25 Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole Southern Living 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. 25 of 25 Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole We love our Mexican mac and cheese recipes, but ravioli is another level of delicious. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit