Description
Mexican White Trash Casserole is a delicious Tex-Mex dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, corn, and cheese, all baked to perfection for a comforting and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Casserole Layers:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add seasonings: Stir in taco seasoning and Rotel; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in remaining ingredients: Remove from heat and mix in cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and corn.
- Layer the casserole: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer tortilla chips, beef mixture, and cheeses.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired before serving hot.
Notes
- This casserole is great for feeding a crowd and reheats well.
- Enhance the flavor by adding black beans or jalapeños.
- Enjoy with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
