Food and Recipes Dish Casserole Cheesy Mexican Casseroles You Need In Your Life By Southern Living Editors 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 19 These Mexican-Inspired Casseroles are Made to Please 02 of 19 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 19 Chicken Enchiladas Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas These crispy chicken enchiladas are a real dinnertime crowd pleaser. 04 of 19 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 19 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. 06 of 19 Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese Southern Living Recipe: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese Taco Tuesday just got a cheesy makeover. 07 of 19 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. 08 of 19 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. 09 of 19 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. 10 of 19 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. 11 of 19 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. 12 of 19 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. 13 of 19 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. 14 of 19 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. 15 of 19 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: 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. 16 of 19 Chicken Enchiladas Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas Video: Chicken Enchiladas These chicken enchiladas are an easy recipe that the kids could help with. 17 of 19 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. 18 of 19 Smothered Enchiladas Southern Living Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas Why eat enchiladas unless they're smothered in homemade sauce? 19 of 19 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit