Creamy Mexican Bake

Dive into layers of flavor with this irresistible Creamy Mexican Bake, a show-stopping casserole that's perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Featuring seasoned ground beef or turkey, black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this hearty dish combines bold Tex-Mex spices with comforting, creamy textures. A base of fluffy rice anchors the layers, topped with a luscious blend of cream cheese and sour cream, then crowned with a generous blanket of melted Mexican blend cheese. Quick to prep in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this easy casserole is a one-pan wonder that will satisfy a crowd. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of color and flavor, and serve it hot for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet and cook until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and thawed corn kernels. Mix well and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well-combined.

Step 6

Spread the cooked rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Layer the meat and vegetable mixture over the rice, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Gently spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the meat layer using a spatula.

Step 9

Top everything with the shredded Mexican blend cheese, spreading it evenly to cover the entire dish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2135.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3674.7

Total Fat 266.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 829.7mg	0%
Sodium 4097.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 172.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2357.4mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 3838.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 17.9%