Description
This Mexican White Trash Casserole is a comforting and flavorful Tex-Mex dish that layers seasoned ground beef, creamy sauces, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this easy-to-make casserole is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season the meat: Stir in taco seasoning and water, then add Rotel, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and cumin. Heat through.
- Layer the casserole: Spread tortilla chips in the baking dish, top with meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Let cool before serving, garnish with green onions or cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Rotel or add jalapeños.
- You can swap ground beef for turkey or shredded chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
