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  5. Cheesy Mexican Casseroles You Need In Your Life

Cheesy Mexican Casseroles You Need In Your Life

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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.

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These Mexican-Inspired Casseroles are Made to Please

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King Ranch Chicken

King Ranch Chicken
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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

Chicken Enchiladas
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Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas

These crispy chicken enchiladas are a real dinnertime crowd pleaser. Top with Tomatillo Salsa. 

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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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

Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas
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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

Breakfast Enchiladas
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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

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

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Recipe: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese

Taco Tuesday just got a cheesy makeover.

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Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake

Cream Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
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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

Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
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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.

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Squash and Green Chile Casserole

Squash and Green Chile Casserole
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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

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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

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King Ranch Chicken

King Ranch Chicken
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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

King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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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. 

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Mexican Lasagna

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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

Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole
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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

Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
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This one-pan meal that's ready in just 35 minutes is your busy weeknight blessing.

Recipe: Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole

Video: Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole

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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
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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

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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

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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

Chicken-and-Black Bean Enchiladas
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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

King Ranch Breakfast Strata
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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.

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Smothered Enchiladas

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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

Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
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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

BBQ Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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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

Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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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

Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole
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Recipe: Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole

We love our Mexican mac and cheese recipes, but ravioli is another level of delicious.

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    1 of 27 These Mexican-Inspired Casseroles are Made to Please
    2 of 27 King Ranch Chicken
    3 of 27 Chicken Enchiladas
    4 of 27 Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    5 of 27 Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas
    6 of 27 Breakfast Enchiladas
    7 of 27 Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole
    8 of 27 Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
    9 of 27 Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
    10 of 27 Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
    11 of 27 Squash and Green Chile Casserole
    12 of 27 Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas
    13 of 27 King Ranch Chicken
    14 of 27 King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    15 of 27 Mexican Lasagna
    16 of 27 Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole
    17 of 27 Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
    18 of 27 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
    19 of 27 Chicken Enchiladas
    20 of 27 Mexican Mac and Cheese
    21 of 27 Chicken-and-Black Bean Enchiladas
    22 of 27 King Ranch Breakfast Strata
    23 of 27 Smothered Enchiladas
    24 of 27 Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
    25 of 27 BBQ Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    26 of 27 Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    27 of 27 Tex-Mex Ravioli Casserole

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