Cinco de Mayo Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Cinco de Mayo Casserole
85 min.
6
557kcal

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a delicious and satisfying Cinco de Mayo Casserole that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This gluten-free dish is perfect for gatherings, making it an ideal main course, side dish, or even a hearty lunch option. With a delightful combination of savory ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chiles, and creamy layers of sour cream and cheddar cheese, this casserole is sure to impress your family and friends.

Not only is it packed with flavor, but it also comes together in just 85 minutes, making it a convenient choice for busy weekdays or festive occasions. Each serving boasts 557 calories, providing a balanced meal with a satisfying caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The dish is layered for maximum taste, featuring a medley of textures that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo party or simply looking to spice up your weeknight dinner, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that guarantees smiles all around. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to indulge in a comforting meal that celebrates the essence of Mexican flavors.

Ingredients

  • 7 ounce regular corn mexican-style drained canned
  • 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced with green chile peppers such as ro*tel®, drained canned
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 1  onion diced
  • 1 cup salsa drained
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded divided
  • 1 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • casserole dish

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories557kcal
Protein20.56%
Fat68.25%
Carbs11.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.33
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.670000211052%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:557.27kcal
27.86%
Fat:42.35g
65.15%
Saturated Fat:20.61g
128.82%
Carbohydrates:15.63g
5.21%
Net Carbohydrates:12.94g
4.7%
Sugar:5.51g
6.12%
Cholesterol:132.79mg
44.26%
Sodium:1122.27mg
48.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.7g
57.4%
Calcium:471.09mg
47.11%
Phosphorus:441.75mg
44.18%
Selenium:29.38µg
41.97%
Vitamin B12:2.3µg
38.29%
Zinc:5.58mg
37.22%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.5%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.49%
Vitamin A:1013.86IU
20.28%
Vitamin B3:4.03mg
20.17%
Potassium:477.63mg
13.65%
Magnesium:44.31mg
11.08%
Vitamin C:9.07mg
10.99%
Fiber:2.69g
10.77%
Iron:1.9mg
10.58%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.42%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.59%
Folate:34.31µg
8.58%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.82%
Copper:0.12mg
6.07%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.81%
Vitamin K:5.34µg
5.08%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.76%
Source:Allrecipes