Cheesy chilada casserole –Are you ready to dive into a fiesta of flavors that will tickle your taste buds? Let’s talk about the Cheesy Chilada Casserole – a dish so cheesy and so spicy, it might just make your taste buds dance the salsa!
Cheesy Chilada Casserole
First off, take a gander at this mouthwatering image that’ll have you dreaming of cheesy goodness. Feast your eyes on this:
Now that you’re drooling, let’s jump into the ingredients. You’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, if you’re feeling fancy)
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen – we aren’t picky)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix of both)
- 1 package flour tortillas (about 10 small ones)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (because why not?)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and cilantro for garnish (if you want to be all gourmet)
Alright, time to get cooking! Here are the simple steps to whip up this cheesy masterpiece:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) because we want that cheese to melt into gooey perfection.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it’s fully cooked. Drain any excess fat because we want the casserole to be cheesy, not greasy!
- Add the red enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir it all together like you’re painting a masterpiece on a canvas!
- In a baking dish, layer your flour tortillas. Don’t be shy, just toss them in there!
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with one cup of shredded cheese. Repeat this layering process until you’ve used up your ingredients, finishing off with a glorious layer of cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil (so it doesn’t dry out) and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and let that cheese bubble and brown for another 10-15 minutes.
- Once it’s all nice and golden, let it sit for a few minutes because patience is a virtue, my friend!
Garnish with green onions and cilantro if you’re feeling a bit extra. Then serve it up hot, and watch your friends and family devour this cheesy goodness!
Viva la Casserole!