Description
Comfort meets Mexican flair in this white trash casserole, a hearty dish blending creamy textures with zesty flavors. Cheese-lovers and casserole enthusiasts will savor each spicy, satisfying bite that promises pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Dairy and Toppings:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat browns completely and loses pink color, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes into the meat mixture, allowing ingredients to meld together for approximately 5 minutes.
- Create the first foundational layer of beef mixture across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread a generous coating of sour cream over the meat layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the sour cream surface.
- Repeat the layering process – adding another beef mixture layer, followed by sour cream and cheese coverage.
- Crush tortilla chips into irregular pieces and distribute evenly across the casserole’s top surface for a crispy textural element.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the cheese melts completely and edges become slightly bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help layers set and flavors integrate.
Notes
- Lean protein swap: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter, healthier version of the casserole.
- Spice adjustment: Customize the heat level by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning, or adding extra jalapeños for more kick.
- Gluten-free option: Replace regular tortilla chips with gluten-free corn chips to make the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Vegetarian alternative: Substitute ground meat with plant-based crumbles or additional beans to create a meatless casserole that’s just as satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg