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fiesta casserole

Marie_Freeman avatar
Recipe by
Marie Freeman
@Marie_Freeman
Poquoson, VA

This recipe is really good. It can be made into 2 smaller casseroles bake 1 and freeze 1 for later. To bake a frozen casserole, thaw first. Other meats can be substituted for the ground beef. Try shredded chicken. Yum!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fiesta casserole

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 md
    sweet onion , chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • italian seasoning, to taste
  • taco seasoning, to taste
  • 1 can
    enchilada sauce
  • 1 c
    salsa
  • 6-8 oz
    fresh baby spinach
  • 1 can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1
    small can niblets corn, drained
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    chopped olives (whatever kind you like)
  • 2 c
    crushed frito corn chips
  • 2 c
    shredded mexican cheese

How To Make fiesta casserole

  • 1
    In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the first 6 ingredients.
  • 2
    Drain off the fat if necessary. Add salsa, black beans, enchilada sauce, corn, & spinach.
  • 3
    Add cream cheese, sour cream, & olives. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Layer 1 cup of crushed fritos, 1/2 of the meat mixture, 3/4 cup cheese, 1 cup crushed fritos, the rest of the meat mixture, & the remainder of the cheese into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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