Mexican Lasagna Casserole
A recipe I came up with one day when I was bored. Was inspired from my old days working at Taco Bell and making their Mexican Pizzas.
A recipe I came up with one day when I was bored. Was inspired from my old days working at Taco Bell and making their Mexican Pizzas.
- Carbohydrate 47.762856952381 g
- Cholesterol 197.501609166667 mg
- Fat 68.4863213095238 g
- Fiber 10.1317596372207 g
- Protein 54.7139420278095 g
- Saturated Fat 32.0046085808524 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (500g)
- Sodium 2041.57901263333 mg
- Sugar 37.6310973151602 g
- Trans Fat 19.9567474182381 g
- Calories 1055 calories
Step-by-step
- Brown the hamburger meat, drain the grease. Return beef to pan add the refried beans, garlic, about 1/2 a cup of Picante Sauce, the Onions and Jalapeños. Mix well.
- In a sheet cake pan or casserole type dish, cover the bottom with 1/2 of the tortillas dump in the beef mixture and spread the mixture around evenly dump on 1/2 of the cheese. Put the other tortillas on top, dump the rest of the Picante sauce spread it around and dump on the cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes on 350 or until cheese is melted.
- Cut, serve and top with some Sour Cream and Guacamole if you wish.
- Enjoy!
Smart Substitutions and Adjustments
Swapping the ground beef for finely textured textured vegetable protein cuts the grocery bill significantly while retaining the necessary savory base for the casserole. Drain rendered fat thoroughly after browning meat to prevent the tortilla layers from becoming soggy during baking. Using a cast-iron skillet for the meat mixture retains heat evenly across the burner before assembly.
Scaling for Different Yields
Adapting this 6-serving dish requires adjusting pan sizes proportionally to maintain structural integrity. Halving the quantities fits neatly into an 8x8-inch baking dish without altering the 350 degree Fahrenheit oven temperature. Doubling the recipe scales easily into a standard full-size hotel pan, though baking time should increase by 10 minutes to ensure the center reaches a bubbling state.
Freezing and Reheating Guidelines
Assembling the casserole entirely without baking allows for reliable freezer storage up to 3 months when wrapped tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Thaw frozen portions completely in the refrigerator for 24 hours prior to cooking. Reheat thawed leftovers covered at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes until the cheese bubbles actively around the edges.
