How to Make Cinco de Mayo Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cinco de Mayo is a vibrant and festive celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and what better way to partake in the festivities than with a delicious and satisfying Cinco de Mayo Casserole? This hearty and flavorful casserole combines the bold and spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine with the ease and convenience of a one-dish meal.

Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or simply craving a comforting and flavorful dinner, this casserole is the perfect dish to add to your recipe r...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), drained
  • 1 cup salsa, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (7 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over ground beef.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, corn, salt, and black pepper into ground beef mixture; top with remaining 2 cups Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    528 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 1171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 491mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 552mg