This Cinco de Mayo recipe is another, Mexican inspired, family favorite! But, better than that, Mexican Casserole is a super quick, kid-friendly recipe for busy moms! Add in some sausage or ground beef and it has all the ingredients necessary for a full course meal that is done is less than 30 minutes! How’s that for easy?
Personally, I like to use Taco Bell brand salsa, but to each his own!
I have lots of fun Cinco de Mayo happenings on my three sites including:
- The free printable Cinco de Mayo educational kids activities above. Simply click that picture to download the full pdf.
- Free printable Cinco de Mayo family games and activities to liven up your Fiesta
- A yummy Cinco de Mayo recipe from Food Network celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffman!
Mexican Casserole for Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Casserole is a super quick, kid-friendly, Cinco de Mayo recipe for busy moms!
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce can refried beans
- 3/4 onion diced
- 5 10 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a saucepan, cook refried beans and onions on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
Place one tortilla in the bottom of the greased pan. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture over it. Layer a few tablespoons of salsa over this. Then, place another tortilla over the salsa, and add more of the bean mixture. Follow the beans with a big handful of cheese, spreading evenly. repeat layers, spreading the ingredients evenly over the tortillas.
Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 583Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1586mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 8gSugar: 4gProtein: 27g
Lisa LaRocco
Monday 10th of June 2013
I love Mexican food. This is a great recipe to have at gatherings just in case someone is vegetarian. It will do double duty because those that aren't will love it also. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork
Thursday 30th of May 2013
I can eat Mexican food any day of the week! This recipe sounds perfect for a busy night and I need a quick meal.
Susie @Bowdabra
Saturday 18th of May 2013
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Susie @Bowdabra
Friday 17th of May 2013
Thanks for sharing this delish dish in the weekly Bowdabra Crafty Showcase.
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Miz Helen
Saturday 11th of May 2013
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a very special Mothers Day Weekend and come back soon! Miz Helen