Description
Whip up this Mexican Casserole when your family craves a quick, satisfying dinner that brings everyone to the table. Packed with cheesy goodness and zesty flavors, it’s the perfect weeknight meal that’ll have your loved ones asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect environment for your casserole.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet, heating over medium flame until shimmering.
- Tumble ½ cup chopped onions and ½ cup bell peppers into the skillet, sautéing until they soften and become translucent.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine your 2 cups cooked rice, 1 can drained black beans, 1 cup corn, and 2 cups diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon taco seasoning across the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Fold your sautéed vegetables into the rice mixture, ensuring every ingredient gets incorporated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a lightly greased baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly.
- Generously scatter 1 cup shredded cheese across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for shredded chicken or keep it vegetarian with extra beans for protein.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which helps flavors meld together more deeply.
- Use pre-cooked rice or leftover rice to speed up the preparation process and reduce overall cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg