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quesadilla casserole

lori4christ avatar
Recipe by
Lori Moore
@lori4christ
Enville, TN

I make this ahead and freeze. On the day I want to serve this, I simply thaw the meat mixture, layer in tortillas, top with cheese, and bake! I serve this with Mexican Rice

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

Ingredients For quesadilla casserole

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 16 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1 can
    beans (any variety)
  • 1 can
    whole kernel corn
  • 1 can
    (4.5 oz) green chilies
  • 2-3 lg
    tortillas
  • 2 c
    shredded cheese (of your choice)

How To Make quesadilla casserole

  • 1
    Cook together ground beef and chopped onion.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, mix together the meat mixture and all of the ingredients, except tortillas and cheese.
  • 3
    FOR FREEZER VERSION: Place this mixture in a freezer-safe zip top bag or container. Thaw on day of serving.
  • 4
    Layer tortillas, meat, cheese and repeat, ending with cheese. Bake at 400 until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden brown.
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