Description
This Mexican White Trash Casserole Recipe is a cheesy, hearty Tex-Mex comfort dish layered with beef, tortilla chips, veggies, and creamy goodness. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or freezer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
- 1 cup corn or black beans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with taco seasoning until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add onions, peppers, and optional beans/corn; sauté until softened.
- In the baking dish, layer tortilla chips, meat mixture, cream soup, sour cream, and cheese.
- Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
- Swap beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For spice, use Pepper Jack cheese or add jalapeños.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: <1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg