Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Loaded with bold flavors and gooey cheese, this Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole is the perfect family-friendly dinner that’s ready in under an hour! Layers of spiced ground beef, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crushed tortilla chips are nestled between rich sour cream and a generous helping of melted Mexican cheese blend for a dish that’s equal parts comforting and flavorful. This casserole is simple to assemble yet packed with Tex-Mex ingredients like taco seasoning and roasted tomatoes, making it a crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness, it’s a one-pan wonder that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Perfect for anyone searching for "easy Mexican recipes" or "cheesy casserole ideas," this dish checks all the boxes for comfort food with a zesty twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5-ounce can roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 3 cups tortilla chips, roughly crushed
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and frozen corn. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to warm through.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese blend.

Step 6

Spread 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 7

Layer half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, followed by half of the sour cream and cheese mixture.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1/3 of the remaining shredded cheese over the layer.

Step 9

Repeat the layers with another 1/3 of the tortilla chips, the remaining beef mixture, and the remaining sour cream mixture.

Step 10

Top with the final layer of crushed tortilla chips and the remaining shredded cheese.

Step 11

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden and melted.

Step 12

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2728.5 grams (2728.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5827

Total Fat 403.70g	518%
Saturated Fat 197.60g	988%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1185mg	395%
Sodium 9625mg	418%
Total Carbohydrate 296.30g	108%
Dietary Fiber 45.80g	164%
Total Sugars 40.40g
Protein 309.90g	620%

Vitamin D 154IU	769%
Calcium 5869mg	451%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 4052mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 19.6%