Description
Mexican White Trash Casserole is a hearty and flavorful Tex-Mex baked dish combining seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and crunchy corn chips. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this casserole layers savory ingredients and bakes to bubbly perfection, making it a crowd-pleaser for families and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
Cheese Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Other
- 1 bag (10 ounces) corn chips or crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped green onions and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the casserole from sticking.
- Cook Beef and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is browned and the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water to the beef-onion mixture. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the flavors meld and the liquid reduces slightly.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drain if necessary), sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and drained whole kernel corn. Mix well.
- Mix Beef and Sauce: Add the cooked beef mixture to the bowl with the sauce ingredients and stir until all components are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread a layer of corn chips evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the beef and cheese mixture over the chips, spreading it out smoothly. Top with another layer of corn chips and sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top if desired.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken in place of ground beef for a leaner option.
- For a spicier dish, use hot Rotel or add sliced jalapeños to the casserole mixture.
- This casserole pairs wonderfully with a side of guacamole or a fresh green salad to balance the richness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated, making this a convenient meal for multiple days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
